2011 Map of Heceta Head

About this map

Heceta Head stands as a prominent coastal landmark on this Oregon shoreline, overlooking a landscape where the Pacific Ocean meets the steep drainages of the Coast Range. The settlement at Searose Beach occupies a narrow strip of land between the sea and the rising timbered slopes, while the interior is defined by a dense network of ridges and watercourses. Prominent peaks like Fairview Mountain and Herman Peak overlook deep valleys carved by Tenmile Creek, Big Creek, and Cape Creek. This 2011 survey reveals the infrastructure of the local timber and resource economy, marked by the North Fork Quarry and an extensive system of forest roads including Tenmile Creek Rd and Fairview Mountain Rd. Coastal features such as Bray Point and Roosevelt Beach provide reference points for maritime and local history along this stretch of Lane County.