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2014 Map of Harlan

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Harlan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Harlan and the surrounding Big Elk Valley represent a secluded pocket of the Coast Range within the Siuslaw National Forest. The landscape is defined by the complex drainage of Big Elk Cr and its many tributaries, including Feagles Cr and Grant Cr. Local genealogy and land use history are anchored by the Harlan Cem and various named landmarks such as Wolf Cabin, reflecting a long-standing relationship between the community and the timbered hillsides.

Elevations vary significantly across the quadrangle, reaching prominence at Cline Hill Summit in the north and Baldy near the forest boundary. The road network, including the Corvallis-Newport Hwy and smaller forest routes like Long Haul Rd, illustrates the geographic challenges of the terrain. Family-named features such as Taylor Ridge and Grant Ridge indicate the specific ridges and canyons that have historically shaped local identity and navigation.