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1955 Map of Scottsburg

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Scottsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Umpqua River defines this mid-century landscape as it winds toward the Pacific, serving as the central artery for the settlement at Scottsburg. Located at the head of navigation for the river, the town is shown during a period of established riverfront activity along State Hwy 38. The map documents a rugged timber and water economy, with the northern half dominated by the Siuslaw National Forest and the southern portion by the Elliott State For.

Elevation data captured from 1952 aerial photography highlights the steep ridges surrounding Elk Peak and Dear Mtn. Notable local landmarks including Umpqua Wayside State Park and the isolated Cem near the riverbanks provide essential points for genealogical research and land-use studies. The intricate network of drainage, from Scholfield Creek to Brandy Bar, illustrates the difficult terrain that early settlers and surveyors navigated in Western Oregon.