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1987 Map of Nonpareil

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Nonpareil
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The English Settlement and the small hamlet of Oldham anchor this portion of Douglas County, where the terrain transitions from the high peaks of Ben More Mountain down toward the Calapooya River. This 1987 provisional survey highlights an area defined by its extraction history, most notably at the Nonpareil Mine and the nearby Bonanza Mine. The presence of an Old RR Grade winding through the valley suggests the importance of early transport networks for moving timber or ore out of these hills.

Lower elevations are marked by the broad flats of Camas and the drainage of Sutherlin Creek, which feeds into Platts Reservoir. Settlements like Fair Oaks and Nonpareil are situated along the river and its tributaries, connected by a network of unimproved roads and trails. The map also records localized features like Gravel Pits and Storage Bins, providing a look at the rural infrastructure supporting the region's mid-to-late 20th-century economy.