2014 Map of Gunter

About this map

Gunter occupies a quiet section of the Oregon Coast Range where the headwaters of the Siuslaw River and the Smith River nearly meet. This 2014 topographic study documents the rugged drainage systems of the region, specifically around the Lane Co / Douglas Co line. Local history is anchored by the Gunter Cem near the river, a vital point for genealogists researching the families who settled this timber-heavy landscape. The map illustrates a transition from the elevated Yellow Point down to the varied creek beds of Hardenbrook Cr and Devils Club Cr. A complex network of forestry and access routes, including N Sister Rd and Clabber Creek Rd, underscores the ongoing relationship between industry and the remote Pacific Northwest terrain. Several small water bodies like Esmond Lake and Yellow Lake dot the higher elevations between the deep draws of Hell Hollow and Slideout Cr.