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1989 Map of Nimrod

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

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The McKenzie River carves a central path through this portion of the Willamette National Forest, defining the settlement and recreation patterns of the late 1980s. The small community of Nimrod sits near the river's edge, supported by a network of river access points such as Rennie Landing, Mc Mullins Landing, and Sheppard Landing. These landings, alongside Clover Point County Park and Howard J Morton State Park, underscore the importance of the river for local transit and utility before modern infrastructure dominated the landscape.

Upland from the river valley, the terrain is defined by a dense web of drainage systems including Deer Creek, Ennis Creek, and Hehe Creek. Significant landmarks like Nimrod Butte, Perhot Mtn, and Gibraltar Mtn rise above the timbered slopes, while the Holman Guard Sta indicates the active forest management of the era. Navigational hazards such as Nells Rapids and Eagle Rock Rapids remain clearly marked, reflecting the river's untamed character during this period of Lane County history.