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1984 Map of Hellion Rapids

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Hellion Rapids
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Siuslaw National Forest encompasses most of this landscape, where the steep drainages of the Alsea River and Drift Creek meet. In the early 1980s, this area was characterized by a mix of active resource extraction and emerging recreational use. Numerous quarries and a Gravel Pit dot the ridges, particularly around Table Mountain, suggesting the industrial needs of forest road maintenance. Local history is anchored at the Bohannon Ranch (Site) in the north and the Fall Creek Fish Hatchery in the southeast.

The topography is defined by prominent features such as Scott Mountain and Peavine Ridge, while the river corridor shows signs of public access at the Mike Bauer Picnic Ground and Slide Campground. The namesake Hellion Rapids and Hellion Canyon highlight the river's descent through the Coast Range. Small ponds and diverse creek systems like Bull Run and Nye Creek further illustrate the complex hydrology of this timber-rich region.