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2011 Map of Port Orford

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Port Orford anchors this coastal survey, where the town's historical geography is defined by a series of prominent headlands including Fort Point, Graveyard Point, and the well-known Battle Rock. This maritime landscape reflects a community shaped by its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, with inland development following old routes such as Old Mill Rd and Cemetery Loop. The topography rises sharply from the shore toward the heights of China Mountain and Humbug Mountain, creating a confined corridor for coastal transit.

Conservation and recreation are prominent in the surrounding terrain, evidenced by the Elk River State Fish Hatchery and the McGribble Campground. Numerous watercourses, from the wide Elk River to smaller drainages like Gold Run Creek and Hubbard Creek, segment the coast. The map provides a precise record of the Port Orford Post Office and local landmarks at a time when national forest development roads, such as Nat For Dev Rd 5400, began to open the interior timberlands.