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2023 Map of Tyee

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Tyee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Umpqua River snakes through the heart of this Douglas County landscape, defining the character of small riverfront settlements like Tyee and Millwood. The river's winding course is marked by distinctive geological features including Powell Bar, Branton Bar, and the mid-stream Myrtle Island. This territory is dominated by significant ridgelines and points of elevation, most notably Case Knife Ridge and Rattlesnake Ridge, which tower over the deep valleys carved by Wolf Creek and Hubbard Creek.

A complex network of timber and access roads, such as Tyee Rd and numerous BLM routes, crisscrosses the steep terrain, reflecting the modern management of these Pacific Northwest forests. Significant water management is evident at Rinaldi Reservoir, while names like League Ranch and Brownson Ranch Sp suggest the enduring presence of family-held land and agricultural heritage in the more accessible pockets of the valley floor.