2023 Map of Warnicke Creek

About this map

The Siletz River system dominates this landscape at the border of Polk and Lincoln Counties, where the North Fork Siletz River and South Fork Siletz River converge amidst a network of drainage basins. The area is defined by significant topographical landmarks such as Stott Mountain in the west and Sugarloaf Mountain to the south. Historically significant watercourses like Crowley Mine Creek and Warnicke Creek flow through the interior, suggesting a legacy of resource extraction and early land use. This 2023 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates a sparsely populated region of the Coast Range, where human infrastructure is limited to secondary routes like Riley Peak Rd and Murphy Rd. The intricate hydrography, including Bluff Creek and Eagle Creek, provides a clear view of the watershed's complex geography.