2024 Map of Mercer Lake OE W

About this map

The mouth of the Siuslaw River and the coastal fringes of Florence define this 2024 topographic landscape along the Pacific Ocean. This coastal boundary map showcases the transition from the residential streets of Heceta Beach and the northern edge of Florence to the protected wilderness of the Siuslaw National Forest. The geography is characterized by significant conservation areas, including the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge and the Oregon Islands Wilderness, which protect rocky outcrops such as Cox Rock and the prominent Sea Lion Point. Locally significant landmarks like the South Jetty and the Baker Beach Loop Trl trace the interaction between human infrastructure and the shifting sands of Baker Beach. These features, alongside the course of Sutton Creek, document a modern coastline managed for both recreation and ecological preservation.