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1987 Map of Hinkle Creek

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Hinkle Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Calapooya Creek and its many tributaries carve through this Douglas County landscape, reflecting the intensive timber and transport history of the region in the late twentieth century. The map centers on the small settlement of Hawthorne, positioned along the Calapooya Grade. This corridor, along with the Old RR Grade, points to the historical importance of mountain transit and logging infrastructure in moving resources through the steep drainages of Hinkle Creek and Beaty Creek.

The terrain is defined by prominent elevations such as Brown Mountain, Gobblers Knob, and Yellow Butte. These peaks are separated by a complex network of ridges, including Timothy Ridge and Taylor Ridge, which dictated the placement of early roads and fire breaks. Isolated resources like Bear Willow Spring and several identified Borrow Pit and Quarry sites underscore the utilitarian character of the land during this 1987 survey.