1979 Map of Springer Mtn

About this map

The Nestucca River winds through the northern reaches of this territory, where the Tillamook State Forest meets the Siuslaw National Forest. The landscape is defined by the high ridges of the Northern Oregon Coast Range, including Springer Mountain, Bell Mountain, and Pumpkinseed Mtn. This 1970s survey illustrates a region heavily focused on timber and resource extraction, evidenced by the numerous quarries, borrow pits, and a network of logging access routes like the Bible Creek Access Road and Niagara Road. Small recreational and work outposts such as Camp Cooper and the Rocky Bend Campground provide the only significant human footprints amidst the dense drainages of Willamina Creek and Bible Creek. These waterways and the steep topography of Big Mountain and Thune Mtn reflect the challenging environment of the Yamhill and Tillamook county line.