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2020 Map of Tahkenitch Creek

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Tahkenitch Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Siuslaw National Forest encompasses the coastal landscape of this map, where the Pacific shoreline meets a complex network of freshwater lakes and dunelands. The topography is defined by the shifting sands of the Taylor Dunes and a series of elongated water bodies trapped behind the coastal ridge, including Carter Lake, Three Mile Lake, and the sprawling arms of Tahkenitch Lake. The boundary between Lane Co and Douglas Co bisects this wilderness, following a straight line through the forest and dunes.

Transportation is centered on the Oregon Coast Highway, which provides the primary corridor through the timbered hills. A secondary network of footpaths, such as the Oregon-Dunes Loop Trail and the Tahkenitch Dunes Trail, offers access to secluded features like Butterfly Lake and Elbow Lake. The map reveals the intricate shoreline of the larger lakes, noting specific points and islands such as Jewitt Island, Weed Island, and Burnt Point.