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1985 Map of Reedsport

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Reedsport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Smith River and Umpqua River converge in a complex network of tidewater islands and sloughs near the Oregon coast. Industrial activity is concentrated at the northern edge of this landscape, where a Paper Mill and Sawmill operate near the historic community of Gardiner. These facilities, along with the Gardiner Reservoir and a local Cem, suggest a settlement pattern deeply tied to timber and maritime commerce.

South across the water, the town of Reedsport serves as a hub where Scholfield Creek meets the main river channel. The terrain transitions quickly from the industrial waterfronts and Tide Flat areas of Bolon Island to the dense, protected timberlands of the Siuslaw National Forest and Elliott State Forest. This mid-1980s data highlights the infrastructure supporting the region, including the KDUN Radio Tower and a Sewage Treatment Plant, illustrating the modern development of these riverfront towns.