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2020 Map of Putnam Valley

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Putnam Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Putnam Valley sits at the heart of this Douglas County landscape, where the waters of Elk Creek and Jack Cr converge. The topography is defined by a series of prominent rises including Tom Folley Mtn, Lookout Mtn, and the distinctive Deadman Butte. Local history and genealogy are anchored by the Putnam Cem near the valley floor and the Ensley Cem to the northeast.

A complex network of timber and ridge roads, such as Hancock Mtn Rd and Thistleburn Rdg, crisscrosses the terrain, linking the various drainages of the S Fork Smith River system. The map illustrates a classic Oregon Coast Range pattern of high ridges like Allen Ridge and Thistleburn Ridge separating narrow creek valleys. These named features, along with specialized routes like the Middle Ridge Tie, provide a detailed view of the area's geography as it was recorded in 2020.