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1997 Map of Steamboat

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Steamboat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

The North Fork Umpqua River and Steamboat Creek carve a dramatic course through the central portion of the Umpqua National Forest in this late-1990s revision. The settlement at Steamboat serves as a focal point near the river's confluence, where the landscape is defined by massive geographic features like Steamboat Point and the sharp protrusion of Redmans Tooth. The terrain is partitioned by several major ridges, including Ragged Ridge, Panther Ridge, and Calf Ridge, which delineate the steep drainage basins characteristic of the Oregon Cascades.

Industrial and administrative presence is noted through several Quarries and Communication Facilities, reflecting the forest management activities of the Forest Service. Water features such as Jack Falls, Little Falls, and the narrow Black Gorge highlight the significant elevation drops throughout the river system. For those interested in backcountry history, the location of Fairy Shelter and the prominence of Lookout Mountain provide evidence of early recreational and fire-watch infrastructure within the forest's rugged interior.