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2023 Map of Myrtle Creek

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Myrtle Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The South Umpqua River snakes through this Douglas County landscape, serving as a corridor for transport and settlement. This modern survey illustrates the proximity of the established community at Myrtle Creek to the neighboring developed areas of Tri-City and Weaver. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of local burial grounds, including the Myrtle Creek Pioneer Cem, Myrtle Creek IOOF Cem, and the more isolated Burnett Cem situated near the Clark Branch of the river.

Terrain features such as Roberts Mtn and Gobblers Knob overlook a network of creek drainages like Richardson Creek and North Myrtle Creek. The map details a transition from the river valley floors, such as Missouri Bottom, to the elevated peaks of Sheep Hill and the passage at Roberts Mountain Pass, providing a clear view of how the topography has dictated road placement and community growth over time.