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1920 Map of Siltcoos Lake

Name: 1920 Topographic Map of Siltcoos Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1920
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1920

About this map

The Siuslaw River and its intricate network of coastal inlets dominate this landscape as it appeared following the first World War. Stretching along the central Oregon coast, the area shows a distinct reliance on water and rail transport before the dominance of modern automobile infrastructure. The Southern Pacific line snakes through the forest, connecting small settlements and stations like Cushman Sta. and Ada Sta., while large freshwater bodies such as Siltcoos Lake and Tahkenitch Lake are prominent features between the coast and the inland timber.

Community life is anchored by small towns like Florence and Glenada at the Siuslaw Inlet, along with a series of rural education centers including Idlewild School and Ruby School. The map captures a moment when the Siuslaw National Forest boundaries were already established, yet the region remained dotted with local post offices and rail stops such as Cushman P.O. and Wendson Sta., marking the height of the coastal timber and shipping era.