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1949 Map of Olney

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Olney
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Youngs River and the Lewis and Clark River dominate this coastal Oregon landscape, winding through a complex network of tidewater sloughs and timbered ridges just inland from the Pacific. Near the confluence of several waterways, the small settlements of Melville and Olney serve as focal points for a region defined by its logging and river-based activity in the late 1940s. An Old Railroad Grade traces the riverbanks, hinting at the area's industrial past, while a remote Lumber Camp and various logging roads penetrate the deep drainages of the southern interior.

Historical details for genealogists and local researchers include the Youngs River Falls School and Gladwell School, alongside a secluded Cemetery near the river bends. The map captures the specialized geography of the area, featuring distinctive landmarks like the Youngs River Falls and several named islands including Fry Island and Grant Island. The southern portion of the quadrangle shows the elevation rising toward Eels Ridge and the Warrenton Reservoir, marking the transition from river bottomlands to the high ridges of the Coast Range.