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2020 Map of Kilchis River

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Kilchis River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Bay City and the small community of Idaville anchor the southwestern corner of this coastal landscape, situated near the head of the bay. The terrain is defined by a dense network of drainages feeding into the Kilchis River and the Miami River, which carve deep valleys through the timberlands. Notable landmarks include the Bay City IOOF Cem, reflecting the local genealogy of the area, and prominent geological features such as Tilden Bluffs, Aiken Canyon, and Zigzag Canyon.

A complex system of forestry and access roads like Miami Foley Rd and Kilchis Forest Rd weaves through the steep topography, providing access to remote sections of the Tillamook forest. The transition from the low-lying settlements along Doughty Rd to the heights of Doty Hill illustrates the sharp rise from the coastal plain into the Pacific Coast Range mountains, where tributaries like the North Fork Kilchis River and Little S Fork Kilchis River originate.