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1984 Map of Tiernan

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Tiernan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Siuslaw River and its numerous tributaries dominate this coastal Oregon landscape, where the waterway carves through the timberlands of the Siuslaw National Forest. Small riverfront settlements and railroad stops like Tiernan, Beck Station, and Point Terrace cling to the southern bank, following the path of the Southern Pacific line as it skirts the river's edge. The complex drainage network is evidenced by dozens of named creeks, including Cataract Creek, Sweet Creek, and Shoemaker Creek, which descend from high points like Neely Mountain and Walker.

Industrial activity is noted through a Quarry and a Borrow Pit, while the recreational character of the region is centered at the North Fork Siuslaw Campground. Near the western edge, the river broadens into Duncan Inlet, reflecting the tidal influence that reaches deep into these forested valleys. This 1980s-era survey captures the area's transition between maritime commerce and protected forest management.