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2017 Map of Valsetz

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Valsetz
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The S Fork Siletz River and its numerous tributaries dominate this timberland corridor at the boundary of Lincoln and Polk Counties. The settlement of Valsetz sits at the nexus of several logging routes, including Valsetz Rd and Rock Creek Rd, providing a look at the infrastructure required to manage these highlands. Prominent peaks such as Diamond Peak, Green Mtn, and Fanno Peak define the drainage basins of the Siletz River and S Fork Mill Cr.

The landscape is characterized by its dramatic vertical relief, from the low-lying Buckskin Flat to the high ground of Fanno Ridge and Chandler Mtn. These terrain features, alongside landmarks like Valsetz Falls and Big Saddle, delineate the watersheds and historically vital access points for mountain transit. The dense network of creeks, such as Sunshine Cr and Potter Cr, illustrates the intricate hydrology that has shaped the region's topography and industry over decades.