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1955 Map of Tyee

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Tyee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The Umpqua River defines the landscape of this mid-century survey, winding through the eastern portion of the quadrangle near the settlements of Tyee and Millwood. The terrain is characterized by prominent ridges and peaks, such as Knife Ridge and Green Peak, which provided strategic vantage points for fire suppression as evidenced by the Bateman Lookout and the Wolf & Baughman Lookout to the south.

Evidence of local recreation and transportation is found in the designated James Wood Park and Mack Brown Park along the river banks, while the rugged interior is accessed by routes like the Joleson Road and various jeep trails. The map also captures the remote Coles Valley and high-elevation water bodies including Lost Lake and Hawkins Lake, marking a period when these Douglas County uplands were managed for timber and resource protection.