2014 Map of Sixes

About this map

The Sixes River and Elk River carve deep valleys through this coastal Oregon landscape, dominated by the heavily timbered reaches of the Siskiyou National Forest. The settlement of Sixes sits along the Oregon Coast Hwy, marking a point of transition between the low-lying coastal plains and the high peaks of the Coast Range. Inland, the topography rises sharply to Summit Mtn and Eightmile Prairie Mtn, while Poverty Ridge and Saddle Rock divide numerous drainage basins including Crystal Cr and Edson Cr. The industrial legacy of the region is evidenced by features like Marsh Log Pond, which reflects the importance of timber management near the coast. Near the southern map boundary, the terrain levels out around Garrison Lake and the outskirts of Port Orford, while Silver Butte provides a prominent landmark overlooking Silver Butte Cr.