1980 Map of Reedsport

About this map

The Umpqua River and Siuslaw River define this coastal survey, where the timber and fishing industries of the 1980s met the vast ecological features of the central Oregon coast. The map provides a unique dual perspective, combining topographic details of the inland forests with bathymetric data of the Pacific Ocean floor, specifically highlighting the submerged Heceta Bank. Along the shoreline, the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area spans the coast between Florence and Winchester Bay, a landscape of shifting sands that separates the ocean from a string of freshwater bodies like Siltcoos Lake and Tahkenitch Lake. The Southern Pacific railroad tracks the coast, serving the industrial hubs of Gardiner and Reedsport. On the heights above the river mouth, the Umpqua Lighthouse stands as a sentinel for the maritime traffic navigating the rugged estuary entrance.