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2014 Map of Soapstone Lake

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Soapstone Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The settlement of Aldervale sits at the southwestern edge of this landscape where the Clatsop and Tillamook county line divides the northern Oregon Coast Range. This high-elevation terrain is defined by a complex network of waterways, including the North Fork Nehalem River and the S Fork Necanicum River, which drain the ridges surrounding Sugarloaf Mtn and Kidders Butte. The presence of the Mainline logging road and several secondary routes like Coal Creek Rd and Gods Valley Co Rd reflect the area's history of timber harvesting and resource management.

Notable natural landmarks include the isolated Soapstone Lake and Grassy Lake, tucked into the high hills of the t4n r10w and t4n r9w townships. In the southeastern portion, the distinct basin of Gods Valley is traced by Gods Valley Creek, providing a unique topographical contrast to the steep peaks of Black Butte and South Sugarloaf. Local transit is marked by named corridors such as Katherine Ln and Anderson Rd, which provide access to the remote homesteads and valleys of this coastal mountain region.