2017 Map of Loon Lake

About this map

Loon Lake and the surrounding drainage basins of the Douglas Co / Coos Co border define this landscape in the Oregon Coast Range. The settlement at Ash Valley and the smaller locality of Ash are central points of human activity, situated among the complex network of creeks that feed the lake, including Little Salander Cr and Lake Creek. Notable geological landmarks like Beehive Rock and Saint Patricks Rock rise above the water, while Umpcoos Ridge and Michigan Pass provide prominent topographic markers for navigating the timbered slopes. This survey captures a modern look at the remote logging and access roads, such as Elk Ridge Forest Rd and Loon Lake Rd, that have replaced earlier pioneer trails. The presence of Platinum Falls further south emphasizes the steep, water-carved character of the terrain.