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Chetco River Watershed

33139 What are Watersheds?
The Chetco River is the largest coastal watershed in Southwest Oregon. It flows through Curry County, draining 352 square miles of land before emptying into the Pacific Ocean. Its major tributaries include Box Canyon Creek, Tincup Creek, Boulder Creek, Mislatnah Creek, Eagle Creek, South Fork, Emily Creek, North Fork, and Jacks Creek. Most of the watershed is located within the Kalmiopsis Wilderness which is characterized by a warm Mediterranean climate. Elevations range from sea level to approximately 5,098 feet on Pearsoll Peak. Human activities such as logging, mining, agriculture, land development have led to ecological issues within the watershed which is why conservation and ecological restoration plans have been designed to mitigate these effects (Massingill, 2001). [Special Collections: Government Publications: OR G/W31 .2C53x].

This page has paths:

  1. What are Watersheds? Special Collections and University Archives
  2. Ashland Creek Watershed Special Collections and University Archives
  3. Bear Creek Watershed Special Collections and University Archives
  4. Applegate River Watershed Special Collections and University Archives
  5. Little Butte Creek Watershed Special Collections and University Archives
  6. Rogue River Watershed Special Collections and University Archives
  7. Little Applegate River Watershed Special Collections and University Archives
  8. Illinois River Watershed Special Collections and University Archives
  9. Emigrant Creek Watershed Special Collections and University Archives

Contents of this path:

  1. Chetco River - Selected Sources
  2. Chetco River - Photographs
  3. Emigrant Creek Watershed
  4. Illinois River Watershed
  5. Little Applegate River Watershed
  6. Little Butte Creek Watershed
  7. Rogue River Watershed
  8. Applegate River Watershed
  9. Ashland Creek Watershed
  10. Bear Creek Watershed