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2011 Map of Nehalem

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Nehalem
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Neahkahnie Mountain looms over the northern shoreline, marking a dramatic transition between the high ridges of Oswald West State Park and the low-lying coastal communities of Manzanita and Neahkahnie Beach. The geography is defined by the long, narrow Nehalem Spit, which shelters Nehalem Bay from the Pacific Ocean. This natural harbor supports a string of river-facing settlements, including Wheeler and Nehalem, where the Nehalem River meets tidal sloughs like Pye Slough.

Transport and recreation intersect at the Nehalem Bay State Airport, situated on the peninsula within Nehalem Bay State Park. Further south, the landscape shifts toward a sequence of beach communities such as Nedonna Beach and Manhattan Beach, culminating at Rockaway near Lake Lytle. The rail infrastructure, including Wheeler Siding and Nehalem Junction, illustrates the historical and continuing importance of the river corridor for regional transit.