2023 Map of Scotts Valley

About this map

Scotts Valley and the surrounding drainage of Elk Creek characterize this pocket of Douglas County, where the landscape is defined by a series of parallel valleys and significant ridges. The small settlement of Elkhead sits at a junction of forest roads, serving as a focal point for a region historically tied to timber and rural homesteads. Genealogy researchers will find the Harris Family Cem near the southern boundary, a quiet marker of the families who settled this challenging terrain. The map details a complex network of resource roads, such as Adams Creek Rd and Shoestring Rd, which navigate the steep ascents to Dickinson Mtn and Ben More Mtn. These ridges separate distinct geographic areas like Shoestring Valley and Pleasant Valley, illustrating the compartmentalized nature of early habitation in the Oregon Coast Range foothills.