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1955 Map of Saddle Mountain

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Saddle Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Saddle Mountain State Park and the surrounding coastal range of northwest Oregon define this mid-century landscape, dominated by a network of rivers and timber-related infrastructure. The Nehalem River winds through the central and southern portions of the map, serving as a geographic anchor for small settlements like Elsie and Jewell. This area exhibits the vital role of the forest economy in the 1950s, evidenced by the presence of a Logging Railroad and the Salmonberry Guard Station near the southern border.

Social and civic life is grounded in locales such as Hamlet Grange and Hamlet Church, while the Sunset Highway provides the primary passage through the hills. Notable topographic landmarks like Humbug Mountain and Fishhawk Falls are documented alongside specialized points of interest, including the Sunny Hill Cemetery and the Yunkers High Bridge. The map effectively captures a period of transition where traditional river-based names like Beaver Eddy and Morrison Eddy persist alongside modern utility developments like the Substation near Pope Corner.