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1989 Map of Steamboat

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Steamboat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Steamboat serves as the focal point of this 1980s landscape, situated at the confluence of Canton Creek and the North Fork Umpqua River. This area within the Umpqua National Forest is defined by a deep canyon system and rugged high points like Lookout Mountain and Bachelor Butte. The map reflects a mid-century infrastructure of recreation and resource management, evidenced by several riverside retreats including Island Campground and Steamboat Falls Campground.

Resource extraction and utility markers are present throughout the terrain, from Loughs Mine to the numerous borrow pits and quarries scattered across the ridges. Notable topographic landmarks such as Redmans Tooth and the sharp descent of Black Gorge highlight the dramatic elevation changes. The presence of transmission lines and Radio Facilities indicates the modernization of this remote forest interior as it transitioned into the late 20th century.