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1984 Map of Twin Sisters

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

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Smith River snakes through the deep valleys of Douglas County in this topographic survey, defining a landscape shaped by both water and fire. The presence of the Oxbow Burn suggests a significant historical wildfire event that left its mark on the local ecology and timber management patterns. Resource extraction is evident near the river's southern bends, where a Quarry and additional Quarries indicate the industrial use of the local geology.

Genealogists and local historians can locate the former positions of Twin Sisters (Site) and Damewood (Site), providing evidence of earlier settlement patterns in this drainage basin. The map tracks numerous tributaries, including North Sister Creek and South Sister Creek, which feed into the main river channel. Recreational use is noted at the Twin Sisters Campground, while the naming of Scare Ridge and Scare Creek adds a touch of local nomenclature to the upland terrain.