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2023 Map of North Fork

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of North Fork
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The North Fork Smith River carves a deep, winding path through this corner of the Coast Range, where the Lane and Douglas county lines meet. This landscape is defined by its dramatic relief and dense drainage network, including notable terrain features like Sulphur Ridge and Henderson Peak. Much of the southern portion of the quadrangle is protected within the Devil's Staircase Wilderness, a remote area characterized by steep canyons and heavily forested slopes within the Siuslaw National Forest.

Evidence of local history is found at the Lower Smith River Cem, located near a sharp bend in the Smith River. The map details a complex system of resource roads, such as Little Burma Rd and Blm Rd 33-D, which navigate the high ridges between named drainages like Russian John Gulch and Henderson Canyon. These features illustrate the area's transition from early pioneer settlement near the rivers to managed forest and wilderness preservation.