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1955 Map of Scottsburg

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Scottsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The Umpua River carves a winding path through the timberlands of Douglas and Coos counties, serving as the central artery for this mid-century survey. Along its banks, the historic settlement of Scottsburg remains a focal point, situated near the Umqua Wayside State Park and the prominent Brandy Bar. The landscape is defined by the intersection of the Siuslaw National Forest to the north and the Elliott State Forest to the south, highlighting the region's historical reliance on forestry and river transport.

Detailed mapping of the back-country reveals the complex drainage systems of Loon Lake and the Millicoma River, alongside several named summits like Dean Mtn and Elk Peak. Local history researchers will find the location of the Cem near the river particularly useful, while the network of creeks—such as Scholfield Creek and Johnson Creek—illustrates the rugged topography that shaped early access and land use before the expansion of modern infrastructure.