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1979 Map of Nehalem River

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Nehalem River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Tillamook Bay and the dramatic coastline of the Pacific Northwest are documented here in the late 1970s, showcasing a landscape defined by its timber economy and rugged coastal settlements. The map traces the winding course of the Nehalem River from its headwaters through the Tillamook State Forest, passing historic rail-dependent towns like Wheeler and Mohler. This 1:100,000 scale survey is particularly notable for including bathymetric data, revealing the underwater contours of the offshore shelf and the interior depths of Nehalem Bay.

Coastal communities from Seaside south to Garibaldi are connected by Us 101, while inland, the network of the Sp Rr railroad follows the river valleys toward Banks and the eastern edge of the coastal range. Notable landmarks like Neahkahnie Mtn and the Bayocean Peninsula illustrate the shifting geography of the Oregon shore, providing a valuable record for those studying the evolution of the North Coast's industrial and recreational landscape.