1992 Map of Port Orford

About this map

Cape Blanco and the rugged coastline of southern Oregon define this 1993 topographic-bathymetric study, which details the interface between the Pacific Ocean and the coastal ranges of Curry and Coos counties. The map illustrates a landscape shaped by significant drainages, including the Sixes River, Elk River, and the southern reach of the Rogue River as it nears the sea. While the coastal corridor is connected by Highway 101 and small settlements like Langlois and Port Orford, the interior quickly rises into the protected reaches of the Siskiyou National Forest and Grassy Knob Wilderness. This dual-purpose map is particularly valuable for its bathymetric data, showing the complex underwater contours and reefs offshore, such as the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge, providing a rare look at both the terrestrial peaks like Iron Mountain and the deep maritime environment simultaneously.