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2020 Map of Trail Butte

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Trail Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Templeton and its surrounding drainages characterize this section of the Oregon Coast Range near the Douglas and Coos county line. The settlement, situated along Johnson Cr, is anchored by the Templeton Cem, providing a focal point for genealogical research in this timbered landscape. The area is defined by the complex aquatic network of Tenmile Lake and North Tenmile Lake, which extend into narrow, finger-like reaches such as Carlson Arm, Big Creek Arm, and Templeton Arm.

High ridges and distinct peaks like Twin Sisters and Scholfield Ridge divide the numerous creek valleys, including Scholfield Cr and Palouse Cr. In the southern reaches of the map, the terrain rises toward Tenmile Butte and Trail Butte, where the headwaters of the W Fork Millicoma River begin to form. The extensive network of logging roads, such as Big Creek Rd and Dean Mountain Rd, reveals the historical and ongoing importance of the timber industry to the local economy and land use patterns.