subarea 3 priorities: Beaver creek
The second largest subarea is Beaver Creek which has predominately basalt bedrock as its foundation. Sub-area southern boundary is Fern Hill which measures about 1000 feet at its peak. The subarea has a slightly larger floodplain area than the Clatskanie basin in proportion to its watershed size. Beaver Creek falls is an iconic, natural fish barrier for anadromous species. Smaller drainages sharing the same geologic unit drain direct north to the Columbia river.
Contributing Streams: Beaver Cr., Stewart Cr., Palm Cr., Lost Creek, Tank Cr., Flume Cr., Green Creek
