2011 Map of Tahkenitch Creek

About this map

Tahkenitch Lake dominates the eastern edge of this coastal landscape, its complex shoreline defined by features like Weed Island, Jewitt Island, and the reaching waters of Deer Arm. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey documents the interface between the Pacific Ocean and a string of freshwater bodies separated from the salt by a narrow corridor of coastal dunes and forest. The drainage of Tahkenitch Creek and Threemile Creek carves through the terrain, connecting a series of smaller lakes including Carter Lake, Elbow Lake, and Threemile Lake. Recreational infrastructure is central to the area's modern identity, with the Tahkenitch Boat Ramp, Stagecoach Trailhead, and Crown Zellerbach Campground providing access points for navigation and exploration along the Oregon coast.