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1984 Map of Heceta Head

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Heceta Head
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Heceta Head Light House and the adjacent US Coast Guard Reservation stand at the southern edge of this coastal landscape, guarding the rugged Pacific shoreline where the Oregon Coast Highway winds through a series of state-managed lands. This 1980s-era survey documents a stretch of the Siuslaw National Forest defined by steep ridges and numerous drainage systems, including Tenmile Creek, Big Creek, and Cape Creek. The settlement pattern is sparse, centered on Searose Beach and a small Trailer Court, illustrating the transition toward conservation and recreation along the Oregon coast.

Genealogists and local historians will find specific points of interest such as the 2 Grave Sites located near the headwaters of Bob Creek. The map also captures former industrial activity at the North Fork Quarry (Aban) and the established camping facilities at Tenmile Campground. Extensive wildlife protection areas, including the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge Wilderness, are clearly delineated, showing the preservation of the offshore rocks and knolls like Rocky Knoll.