2017 Map of Mercer Lake

About this map

Mercer Lake and its intricate shoreline, including Dahlin Arm and Dowell Arm, form the heart of this coastal Oregon landscape within the Siuslaw National Forest. The map documents a complex coastal ecosystem where freshwater lakes like Munsel Lake and Sutton Lake are separated from the Pacific Ocean by a series of dunes and ridges. To the south, the city of Florence begins to expand northward along US Highway 101, meeting the residential area of Friendly Acres. The topography transitions sharply from the tidal influence of the Siuslaw River and Duncan Inlet to the heights of Cape Mtn and Clover Ridge. This modern survey provides significant detail for local historians, locating the Haring Cem and the distinctively named Enchanted Valley east of the lakes.