2023 Map of Vernonia

About this map

Vernonia serves as the focal point of this region where the Nehalem River meanders through the foothills of the Coast Range. The settlement pattern reflects a history of timber and transport, with the river joined by several significant tributaries such as Beaver Creek and Pebble Creek. To the west, the settlement of Treharne sits along the river's bend, while the upland terrain is marked by prominent rises including Corey Hill, O-A Hill, and Hoffman Hill. Local heritage is preserved at the Vernonia Pioneer Cem and the Vernonia Cem, situated near the confluence of Bear Creek and Rock Creek. The modern landscape incorporates the Vernonia Municipal Airport and Vernonia Lake, illustrating how the town has adapted its land use around the winding waterways that once drove the local logging economy.