1984 Map of Heceta Head

About this map

Heceta Head Light House stands as a prominent landmark on this mid-1980s coastal survey, marking the jagged boundary between the Pacific Ocean and the coastal forests of Lane County. The landscape is defined by the massive footprint of the Siuslaw National Forest, which reaches the shoreline through a series of protected lands including Carl G Washburne Memorial State Park and Devils Elbow State Park. This era of management shows a heavy emphasis on conservation and public access, with numerous waysides like Stonefield Beach State Wayside and the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge Wilderness protecting the rocky offshore knolls.