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2011 Map of Olney

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Olney
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Lewis and Clark River and the Youngs River dominate this coastal landscape in northern Clatsop County, defining a region of interconnected tidal sloughs and timbered ridges. The settlement of Olney serves as a focal point near the confluence of the Klaskanine River and Youngs River, while the village of Melville sits further west along the banks of the Lewis and Clark. Genealogists and local historians can find the Lewis and Clark Cemetery situated near the river’s northern reaches, a quiet landmark amidst the winding waterways of Johnson Slough and Peterson Slough.

The presence of the C 2 Lumber Camp in the southern hills near Shweeash Creek points to the area's active logging economy. Steep terrain rises from the river valleys to high points like Lone Ridge and Sister Green Mountain, with Youngs River Falls marking a notable break in the drainage. The network of forest roads and mainlines, such as the Lewis and Clark Mainline and Crown Camp Rd, illustrates how the timber industry has shaped the modern accessibility of these reaches.