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2014 Map of Illahe

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Illahe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Siskiyou National Forest dominates this landscape where the Coos and Curry County line traverses a dense network of ridges and river drainages. The small settlement of Illahe sits along the lower reaches of the map, adjacent to the historical Illahe Cem and the river access point at Foster Bar. The topography is defined by significant elevations like Eden Ridge and Panther Ridge, which hem in the complex tributaries of the South Fork Coquille River.

Navigation through this backcountry in the early 21st century relied on a system of forest service routes, including Nat For Dev Rd 3347 and the Agness Illahe Rd. Natural features such as Sru Lake, Azalea Lake, and the Coquille River Falls punctuate the deep drainages. This survey provides a clear view of the transition from the high Bald Knob down toward the Agness Pass, reflecting the area's isolation and its reliance on the river and a few primary forest roads.