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1956 Map of Tidewater

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Tidewater
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Alsea River winds through the heart of the Siuslaw National Forest area in this mid-1950s survey of Lincoln County. The small community of Tidewater serves as a central point along the river, while the settlement of Fisher sits further south near the Lane County line. This terrain is defined by its deep canyons and named ridges, including Fleece Ridge and Sitz Ridge, illustrating a landscape dedicated to timber and forestry. Evidence of local civic life appears at the Yachats Grange and the now-labeled Upper Yachats Sch (Aband).

Outdoor recreation and conservation infrastructure are prominent features of the era, shown by the network of shelters such as Fivemile Shelter and Klickitat Shelter. A State Fish Hatchery is located on the eastern edge of the map, and several forest camps like the Mike Bauer Forest Camp and Maples Forest Camp are established along the waterways. The presence of numerous Covered Bridges and a Gaging Sta along the Alsea highlights the historical importance of river crossings and water management in the Oregon Coast Range.