2020 Map of Harlan

About this map

The settlement of Harlan and the surrounding Big Elk Valley define this section of the Oregon Coast Range, where deeply etched drainages feed into Big Elk Cr. Much of the landscape is contained within the Siuslaw National Forest, characterized by a complex network of high ridges including Goat Ridge, Chinquapin Ridge, and Taylor Ridge. Local history is anchored at the Harlan Cem, situated near the confluence of several small creeks that have historically shaped the accessibility of this timber and ranching region. To the north, the elevation rises toward Cline Hill Summit and Cline Hill, overlooking Bradish Lake. The map reveals a transition from valley-floor settlements to the more remote heights of Strom Boulder Ridge and Grant Ridge, illustrating the isolated nature of these mountain communities in the early 21st century.