1984 Map of Gunter

About this map

Gunter serves as the primary landmark in this drainage-rich portion of the Oregon Coast Range, where the landscape is defined by the winding paths of the Siuslaw River and Smith River. The area reflects a history shaped by fire and water, most notably marked by the Oxbow Burn and the numerous small lakes and ponds like Esmond Lake and Yellow Lake that dot the timbered ridges. The topography is exceptionally complex, with a dense network of watercourses including North Sister Creek and South Sister Creek cutting through the terrain. Evidence of local industry and community life appears in the small Quarry and a local Cem, providing specific points of interest for those tracing the development of Douglas and Lane counties.