1954 Map of Port Orford

About this map

Port Orford sits at the northern edge of this coastal survey, where the rugged Oregon shoreline meets the Pacific Ocean at points like Battle Rock and Tichenor Rock. Just south of the town, the massive bulk of Humbug Mtn rises within Humbug Mtn State Park, anchoring a landscape defined by steep ridges and narrow creek drainages. To the east, the Siskiyou National Forest covers high summits including Rocky Peak Lookout and Brushy Bald Mtn. Along the coast, small settlements like Ophir and Nesika Beach are connected by Highway 101. The map reveals a mid-century balance of coastal navigation, evidenced by the Coast Guard Sta, and inland resource management at the Mc Gribble Guard Sta. The network of watercourses, from the Elk River to Euchre Creek, highlights the complex hydrology of the Curry County coast before modern expansion.