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2023 Map of Lyons

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Lyons
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Little North Santiam River and North Santiam River converge near the settlements of Mehama and Lyons, defining the industrial and geographic character of this Linn and Marion County borderland. The presence of Freres Log Ponds near the riverbanks highlights the area's ongoing connection to the timber industry, while the residential layout of Tuckwila and Fox Valley illustrates the persistent rural settlement patterns of the region.

Upland from the river valleys, the terrain rises sharply toward Wildcat Ridge and Rocky Top, featuring a series of distinctive cascades including Shellburg Falls, Lower Shellburg Falls, and Ayers Creek Falls. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Fox Valley Cem tucked into the southern valley, while landmarks like McCully Mtn and Big Green Mtn dominate the northern horizons. The map documents a landscape where modern infrastructure like E Lyons Mill City Dr meets the enduring natural hydrology of Stout Creek and Noroma Creek.