2014 Map of Tidewater

About this map

The Alsea River winds through the heart of this coastal valley, where small riverside communities like Alsea Riviera and Little Albany define the local settlement pattern. This 2014 survey documents the unique residential clusters along the river's path, including Westwood Village and Little Switzerland, situated south of the Siuslaw National Forest boundary. The landscape is characterized by steep, timbered ridges such as Boulder Ridge and Butler Ridge, rising above a dense network of drainages including Drift Creek and Canal Cr. For genealogists and local historians, the presence of the Tidewater Cem near the settlement of Tidewater provides a specific point of interest in this part of Lincoln County. The map also traces vital local infrastructure, from the Alsea Hwy following the riverbanks to forest access roads like Nat For Dev Rd 3484 that penetrate the high terrain around Butler Peak.