1989 Map of Mt. Emily

About this map

The Chetco River and Winchuck River dominate this coastal landscape in the late 1980s, carving deep drainage patterns through the Siskiyou National Forest. Along the northern reaches of the Chetco, Alfred A Loeb State Park preserves the riverfront near the confluence with the North Fork Chetco River. The interior is defined by sharp topographic features like Boar Backbone and Gardner Ridge, which provided the backdrop for extractive efforts at the Mt Emily Prospect Mine. Near the coastline, the small settlement of McVay sits above the Pacific Ocean, characterized by distinctive offshore landmarks such as McVay Rock and Camel Rock. This survey captures the transition from the timber-rich national forest ridges down to the alluvial river mouths and the rugged Oregon shoreline.