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2017 Map of Marcola

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Marcola
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Mohawk Valley defines this region of Lane County, where the Mohawk River and its many tributaries, such as Mill Cr, Drury Cr, and Cartwright Cr, create a complex drainage network. Small settlements and cemeteries are scattered through the landscape, providing essential touchpoints for genealogical research. The historic communities of Mabel, Marcola, and Wendling serve as the primary hubs of activity, linked by roads like Marcola Rd and Wendling Rd. Local history is preserved at sites like the Mabel Cem, Upper Mabel Cem, and Marcola Cem.

Elevations rise sharply away from the river bottoms into the Coburg Hills and toward landmarks like Drury Butte, Hells Hill, and Windy Point. The presence of Earnest Bridge and the Bedortha Reservoir highlights the integration of local infrastructure with the natural waterways. This 2017 survey details a landscape where timber-managed ridges and valley farms coexist, marked by an extensive system of forest roads such as Shotgun Creek Rd and various BLM routes.