1984 Map of Harlan
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1984 Map of Harlan

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Harlan serves as the central settlement in this portion of the Siuslaw National Forest, situated at the confluence of several mountain streams. The community's social and spiritual life is anchored by the Chapel of the Valley and an adjacent Cem., while the nearby Big Elk Forest Service Sta and Big Elk Campground reflect the area's administration and recreational utility during the mid-1970s and early 1980s. The landscape is defined by its complex drainage network, where Big Elk Creek and the Tumtum River carve through prominent terrain features like Strom Boulder Ridge and Chinquapin Ridge. A Quarry located near the forest service station suggests local resource extraction, likely supporting the network of forest roads and the Newport Highway that skirts the northern boundary. The presence of a major Transmission Line with Steel Towers cutting across the northern ridges indicates the region's role in the broader energy infrastructure of the Oregon Coast Range.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1984
Date Published1984
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.7 inches

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