1956 Map of Siltcoos Lake

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The Siuslaw River shapes the northern coast on this mid-century survey, where the fishing and lumbering town of Florence stands as a hub of activity. The map reveals the early development of the Oregon Dunes, a unique stretch of coastline defined by large freshwater bodies like Woahink Lake and Siltcoos Lake. The infrastructure of the era is clearly visible, from the Coast Highway connecting small settlements like Glenada and Westlake to the vital Southern Pacific railroad line that snakes through the wooded terrain east of the lakes.