2014 Map of Hinkle Creek

About this map

Hawthorne and the surrounding timberlands of Douglas County are defined by an intricate network of drainage systems and high ridges in this 2014 survey. The landscape is dominated by the steep divides of Timothy Ridge and Taylor Ridge, which separate the various forks and tributaries of Calapooya Creek and Hinkle Creek. Transportation through these narrow valleys relies on routes like Nonpareil Rd, connecting isolated pockets of activity with the broader region. Local landmarks such as The Buttes, Gobblers Knob, and Yellow Butte provide distinct navigational points above the creek bottoms. Geographers and local historians can trace the specific water sources that have sustained this area for generations, including Bear Wallow Spring and the numerous family-named creeks like Gilbreath Cr and Haney Cr that feed the larger river systems.