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1923 Map of Reedsport

Name: 1923 Topographic Map of Reedsport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1942
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1942

About this map

The Umpqua River and its complex network of sloughs and islands dominate this coastal landscape as it appeared in the early 1920s. Centered on Reedsport, the map illustrates a vital timber and maritime corridor where the Southern Pacific railroad meets the water at Gardiner Sta and Scholfield Sta. This era captures the industrial footprint of the coast, including a Cannery on Leed Island and the maritime safety infrastructure of the Coast Guard Station and the Umpqua River L H.

Further south, the intricate shorelines of Tenmile Lake and North Tenmile Lake are already established landmarks for the region. Rural life is anchored by local institutions such as Scholfield School, Big Creek School, and Templeton School. The terrain is characterized by the dense timberlands of the Siuslaw National Forest, transitioning from the sands of Wades Flat to the inland heights of Twin Sisters.