Talk:Smith River (Umpqua River tributary)

Geography

Zeroing in on the geography...this Smith River is not near the Kalmiopsis Wilderness, the Chetco or California. Perhaps that info was meant for the Chetco River which is in Curry County? There is a Smith River in far Northern California. I'll check back to make corrections if need be. Otherwise, nice and thorough article for a little river. Boo Twitty (talk) 16:37, 21 April 2008 (UTC)

According to the feds: http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/rogue-siskiyou/recreation/rivers/n-fork-smith.shtml, the above is all true. If it only applies to the North Fork Smith River, maybe we need a separated article? Katr67 (talk) 20:51, 21 April 2008 (UTC)

Per GNIS

• North Fork Smith River Curry 41.8475°N 123.96833°W / 41.8475; -123.96833 Gasquet
• North Fork Smith River Douglas 43.78056°N 123.93611°W / 43.78056; -123.93611 North Fork

Katr67 (talk) 21:00, 21 April 2008 (UTC)

You're right. It looks like this article is combining the descriptions of two different North Fork Smith Rivers... Katr67 (talk) 21:03, 21 April 2008 (UTC)

• Chrome Creek 1139718 Stream Curry 420236N 1235900W OR Biscuit Hill
• North Fork Smith River 1147000 Stream Curry 415050N 1235810W OR Gasquet
• North Fork Smith River 264212 Stream Del Norte 415052N 1235808W CA Gasquet
• Little South Fork Smith River 1123288 Stream Douglas 434626N 1232755W OR Beaver Creek
• South Fork Smith River 1127322 Stream Douglas 434655N 1232811W OR Beaver Creek
• Middle Fork North Fork Smith River 1146154 Stream Douglas 435233N 1234944W OR Smith River Falls
• North Fork Smith River 1147001 Stream Douglas 434649N 1235614W OR North Fork
• Smith River 1149763 Stream Douglas 434413N 1240443W OR Reedsport
• West Branch North Fork Smith River 1152031 Stream Douglas 435248N 1235230W OR Baldy Mountain
• West Fork Smith River 1152115 Stream Douglas 434822N 1234600W OR Smith River Falls
• Smith River 1149764 Stream Linn 441622N 1220258W OR Tamolitch Falls

Smith River in Douglas County is literally all over the map, and it looks like there is yet another Smith River in Linn County. The Curry County Smith River is the one that runs into Smith River (California). Katr67 (talk) 21:27, 21 April 2008 (UTC)

Moved from article

Moving the below to here for now. This page should become a dab page, which should have:

• North Fork Smith River (Curry County, Oregon) or North Fork Smith River (Oregon/California)??? or ???
• Smith River (Linn County, Oregon) or whatever river it drains to
• Smith River (Douglas County, Oregon) or Smith River (Umpqua River)

Katr67 (talk) 21:36, 21 April 2008 (UTC)

Geography

It originates from the flank of Chetco Peak in the Kalmiopsis Wilderness of northern Douglas County, approximately 10 mi (16 km) west of Cottage Grove, and flows generally west in a winding course through the mountains, passing through the Siuslaw National Forest for approximately 10 mi (16 km) in its lower course. It joins the Umpqua from the north across from Reedsport, approximately 6 mi (10 km) from the mouth of the Umpqua on the Pacific.

Wild and Scenic

In 1988 the North Fork Smith River received Wild and Scenic River designation. The designation protects 13 miles of the river, from its headwaters to the Oregon-California state line. 8.5 miles are classified "scenic" and 4.5 are classified "wild."

The North Fork Smith is known for its outstanding water quality and for its ability to clear quickly following storms. Low turbidity and lack of pollutants contribute to the river's excellent habitat and high fisheries value. The scenic quality in the river corridor is a result of a combination of its color, geology, water, and vegetation features. Factors contributing to site-specific scenic diversity include large rocks, deep pools, exposed outcrops of peridotite, a variety of soil types and colors, a variety of plant life (including old growth Douglas-fir), anadromous fisheries, wildlife, and emerald-colored water.