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2017 Map of Sitkum

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Sitkum
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Sitkum lies along the banks of the East Fork Coquille River, serving as a central point in this heavily dissected landscape of the Oregon Coast Range. The settlement is connected to the wider region by the Coos Bay Wagon Rd, a route with deep historical roots for transport between the coast and the interior. The surrounding terrain is defined by prominent elevations such as Burnt Mtn and the long stretch of Burnt Ridge, while deep drainages like Brewster Canyon and Brummit Cr shape the local topography.

A dense network of forestry and access roads, including Brewster Lookout Rd and Skeeter Camp Rd, underscores the importance of timber management in these highlands. The complexity of the watershed is evident in the numerous tributaries like Tioga Cr and Camas Cr that feed into the larger river systems. This 2017 survey documents the modern footprint of these historic timberlands and the enduring infrastructure of the Coos Bay Wagon Road corridor.