2011 Map of Tiernan

About this map

Tiernan and the surrounding Lane County landscape are defined by the convergence of the Siuslaw River and its numerous tributaries. This survey captures a rural Oregon environment where the river system dictates the layout of human settlement and transport, such as Bernhardt Creek Rd following the southern bank and Sweet Creek Rd tracing its namesake waterway. Notable small settlements and named locations like Minerva, Brickerville, and Point Terrace are interspersed among a complex network of ridges and canyons, including David Ridge and Stout Canyon. The presence of Farnham Landing and Duncan Inlet emphasizes the historical and geographical importance of the river's navigable reaches. To the east, Neely Mountain and Misery Ridge rise above the valleys, while the North Fork Siuslaw River winds through the northern portion of the quadrangle, illustrating the intricate drainage patterns of the Coast Range foothills.