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1955 Map of Hebo

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Hebo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Pacific Ocean currents meet the winding Nestucca River and Salmon River along this mid-century stretch of the Oregon coast. The landscape is defined by the massive reach of the Siuslaw National Forest, containing the Cascade Head Experimental Forest and the Neskowin Natural Area. Small communities such as Pacific City, Cloverdale, and Neskowin dot the coastline and river valleys, while interior settlements like Dolph and Rose Lodge mark the transitions into the timber-heavy highlands of the Neskowin Ridge and the Yamhill County line.

Industrial and civic life in the 1950s is reflected in the numerous gravel pits and school facilities like Nestucca Union High School. Federal presence is prominent through the Hebo Ranger Station and Hebo Work Camp, supporting forest management operations. Along the shore, landmarks like Haystack Rock and Cape Kiwanda stand near developed sites such as the Camp Winema and several golf courses, illustrating the area's dual character as both a working forest and a burgeoning coastal destination.