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2014 Map of Nehalem

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Nehalem
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Neahkahnie Mtn stands as a prominent coastal landmark where the Oregon shoreline meets the Pacific Ocean, anchoring a landscape defined by the intricate mouth of the Nehalem River. This 2014 survey reveals a dense succession of seaside communities and beaches, from Neahkahnie Beach and Manzanita in the north down to Manhattan Beach and Rockaway Beach at the southern edge. The central Nehalem Bay is protected by the long Nehalem Spit, which also contains the Nehalem Bay State Airport.

Transportation infrastructure is vital to this coastal corridor, with Us 101 threading together the riverside settlements of Nehalem, Wheeler, and Brighton. The Port of Tillamook Bay RR follows the river's curve past Lazarus Island and Fishery Point, illustrating the connection between the rail line and the tidal waters. Topographic details like Classic Ridge and numerous small drainages such as Jetty Cr and Nedonna Cr show the sharp transition from the beach to the coastal uplands.