1996 Map of Port Orford

About this map

Port Orford sits at the edge of the Pacific Ocean, defined by its deep connection to the sea and the dramatic coastal geology of the Southern Oregon coast. This mid-1990s revision reveals a town flanked by public lands and protected habitats, from the Port Orford Heads State Wayside to the offshore sanctuaries of the Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge. The landscape is dominated by the massive rise of Humbug Mountain and the dense interior of the Siskiyou National Forest. Inland, the Elk River State Fish Hatchery highlights the importance of the local watershed, where Elk River and Anvil Creek flow through the Grassy Knob Wilderness. The presence of the US Coast Guard Station and landmarks like Graveyard Point and Battle Rock reflect the maritime hazards and historical identity of this rugged harbor town.