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1984 Map of Nortons

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Nortons
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Siletz Indian Res dominates the central landscape of this western Oregon survey, where the Yaquina River winds through the southern terrain. This 1984 record captures a region defined by its timbered hills and the infrastructure of the Southern Pacific railroad, which follows the river's path. Small, tucked-away settlements like Nortons and Graves represent the localized human presence in a territory largely shaped by natural drainages and steep ridges.

Genealogists may find interest in Wigle Cem located in the northwest near William Creek, or the proximity of School Hill and the Siletz River Fish Hatchery. The map documents a complex network of named tributaries, including Rock Creek and Little Rock Creek, flowing through gaps like Millers Gap and Indian Gap. These geographic markers illustrate the navigational challenges of the era, where small gaps and named hills like Tater Hill provided vital orientation points for travel through the heavy timber.