2020 Map of Port Orford OE W

About this map

Port Orford sits at the precipice of the Oregon coastline, where the land fragments into the Pacific Ocean through a series of dramatic promontories and sea stacks. This coastal survey centers on The Heads, a significant landform that shelters Tichenor Cove and Nellies Cove from the open sea. The map documents the intersection of maritime geography and local history, specifically noting the Tichenor Cem and named offshore landmarks like Tichenor Rock and the narrow passage of Hells Gate. While much of the sheet covers the open ocean, the terrestrial portion captures the terminal stretch of the Port Orford Hwy and the grid of the town site near Agate Beach. The mapping of small features like Klooqueh Rock and Nellies Point provides precise data for those studying the enduring and eroding shoreline of Curry County.