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2020 Map of Heceta Head

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Heceta Head
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Searose Beach sits along the Pacific shoreline on this 2020 topographic map, marking a small pocket of coastal habitation between the Siuslaw National Forest and the ocean. The Oregon Coast Highway provides the primary artery for the region, threading through a landscape defined by significant elevation changes from sea level to peaks like Fairview Mtn. Notable for local history, the Stonefield Beach Burials are located just south of Agate Cr, offering a glimpse into the human presence along this stretch of the coast.

The hydrology of the quadrangle is complex, with numerous creeks such as Tenmile Cr, Big Cr, and Cape Cr cutting deep drainages into Cummins Ridge and Blue Ridge. Near the southern edge of the survey, the Cape Creek Tunnel 3961 facilitates movement through the difficult terrain near the shoreline, while offshore, the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge protects the various outcroppings and points like Bray Point.