2014 Map of Netarts

About this map

Netarts and the adjacent Netarts Bay dominate this coastal landscape, where the long, narrow reach of Netarts Spit provides a natural barrier against the Pacific. The settlement pattern follows the rugged coastline, from the residential clusters in Oceanside and Cape Meares to the beachside roads of Wilson Beach. To the north, the geography shifts toward the estuarine environment of Tillamook Bay, featuring complex tidal landmarks like Snag Island, Dry Stocking Island, and Delta Island at the confluence of the Wilson River and Tillamook River. Numerous offshore features, including Three Arch Rocks and Seal Rock, highlight the transition from land to sea. The inland terrain is defined by a dense network of drainage creeks such as Whiskey Creek and Tomlinson Creek, illustrating the watershed's complexity before it meets the salt marshes and sloughs of the bay.