2017 Map of Heceta Head

About this map

Searose Beach sits along the Pacific edge of a landscape defined by the dense drainages of the Siuslaw National Forest and the protected shoreline of the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge. The map provides a detailed view of the coastal interface where steep ridges like Cummins Ridge and Blue Ridge meet the sea. Local history is anchored by the Stonefield Beach Burials located just south of Bray Point, a significant site of heritage along the coastal highway. The southern end of the sheet is dominated by the prominent landmark of Heceta Head, featuring the Cape Creek Tunnel 3961 as a critical infrastructure point. Numerous coastal streams, including Tenmile Creek and Big Creek, carve deep valleys through the timbered heights of Fairview Mountain, illustrating the difficult terrain that shaped early regional transport and land use patterns.