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1942 Map of Tidewater

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Tidewater
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

Tidewater sits at a strategic bend of the Alsea River, serving as the primary human settlement in a landscape dominated by the Siuslaw National Forest. The 1940s terrain is marked by a network of drainage systems including Drift Creek and Lobster Creek, which carve through prominent heights such as Cannibal Mtn and Table Mtn. A series of forest shelters, including Fivemile Shelter and Klickitat Shelter, are positioned along the interior trails, reflecting the early mid-century infrastructure for forest management and recreation.

Downstream from the State Fish Hatchery, the river's winding course is the focal point for local connectivity, notably at Denzer Bridge. Near the southern boundary with Lane County, the Upper Yachats Sch serves the rural families established along the coastal ridges. The map captures the specialized river economy of the era, evidenced by the Gaging Station and the various named creeks like Scott Creek and Canal Creek that feed the main Alsea artery.