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1985 Map of Mill City South

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Mill City South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Santiam State Forest dominates this mid-1980s landscape south of Mill City, where the terrain transitions from the developed edge of the North Santiam River valley into the Cascades foothills. The map reveals the early industrial and recreational footprint of the region, specifically near the settlement of Turnidge. Notable landmarks include a high-elevation Landing Strip and a Cem (cemetery), indicating established communities and logistical operations tucked into the timberland.

A complex network of drainages, including Thomas Creek and Rock Creek, carves through the forest, defined by significant peaks like High Rock and Potato Hill. Evidence of resource extraction is clear through several marked Borrow Pit and Quarry sites, which supported the regional road infrastructure. This survey provides a precise look at the drainage basins and timber access routes as they existed before modern shifts in forest management and environmental protection in the Pacific Northwest.