2017 Map of Summit

About this map

Summit and Nashville anchor this pocket of the Oregon Coast Range, where the headwaters of several major river systems converge. The terrain is defined by the high ridges of Green Mtn and Little Grass Mtn, which separate the drainages of the Yaquina River flowing west and the Marys River and Luckiamute River flowing toward the Willamette Valley. This 2017 survey reveals a landscape deeply connected to its drainage patterns, with roads like Marys River Rd and Norton Creek Rd following the narrow valley floors between steep timbered slopes. For local history researchers, the map identifies several significant rural landmarks including Claremont Cem, Strout Cem, and Summit Cem, alongside geographical features like Strout Spring and the secluded Granite Canyon. These sites, along with the small settlement at Happy Hollow, offer a detailed look at the persistent footprints of community and family in this high-elevation pass.