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2017 Map of Nicolai Mountain

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Nicolai Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Nicolai Mtn dominates this portion of the Northern Oregon Coast Range, overlooking a landscape defined by industrial forestry and a dense network of mountain drainages. The topography is marked by significant logging infrastructure, including the Nicolai-Beneke Grade, Big Creek Mainline, and Foster Mainline, which trace the difficult terrain to extract timber from the high ridges. These routes suggest a long history of resource extraction that continues to shape the local economy and geography.

Water features are abundant throughout the quadrangle, from the heights of Lost Lake to the tiered descent of Gnat Creek Falls. Named ridges like Nicolai Ridge and Porter Ridge separate the various creek systems, including Plympton Cr and Fishhawk Cr, which eventually flow toward the Columbia River or south into the Nehalem Valley. Local landmarks such as Horseshoe Camp Rd and Greasy Spoon Rd provide specific points of interest for those tracing the backcountry access points of Clatsop County.