2014 Map of Sand Lake

About this map

Cape Lookout stands as a prominent headland on this Oregon coastline, marking the rugged interface between the Pacific Ocean and the coastal timberlands. The 2014 landscape is defined by the extensive reaches of the Siuslaw National Forest, which blankets the hills and drainages of the Tillamook River and N Beaver Cr. Near the shoreline, the estuary environment of Sand Lake and Whalen Island creates a complex network of marshes and tidelands, while the small settlements of Sandlake and Tierra Del Mar provide the primary human anchors in this coastal region. Local geography is traced through numerous watercourses such as Jewel Cr, Sand Cr, and Whiskey Cr, which flow from high points like Buzzard Butte down to the sea. The map documents a contemporary coastal economy shaped by forest management and conservation, with road networks like Cape Lookout Rd and Sandlake Rd connecting these isolated shoreline communities.