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2023 Map of Hellion Rapids

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Hellion Rapids
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Alsea River cuts a winding path through the southern portion of this landscape, creating a focal point for the complex drainage systems that define the region. Within the Siuslaw National Forest, the terrain is marked by sharp elevation changes and distinctive geological features like the Upper Drift Creek Slide and the Hellion Rapids. These water features, combined with the presence of Ayers Lake, illustrate the wet, high-energy environment of the Oregon Coast Range.

Ridgelines such as Peavine Ridge, Death Ridge, and Hellion Ridge provide a natural framework for the numerous creeks, including Drift Creek and Scott Creek, which have carved out deep canyons like Hellion Canyon and Carns Canyon. This 2023 survey documents a wilderness largely defined by its topography, where features like Table Mtn and Surveyors Benches stand as prominent landmarks in a heavily forested, unpopulated interior.