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Mill Creek Falls
   Coos County, Oregon

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Mill Creek Falls is another of several waterfalls which drop into the modest canyon cut by the South Fork Coquille River, between Powers and Myrtle Grove. The falls drop about 45 feet, falling almost straight into the Coquille River. Though it isn't visible from the main road, those with a keen eye will notice a distinct horizon line as the creek flows towards the river. Mill Creek appeared to be large enough to sustain a modest flow year round, but the surrounding area is arid enough that it wouldn't be out of the question to assume the falls may run dry during drought seasons.

HISTORY AND NAMING INFORMATION

  • Mill Creek Falls is the Unofficial name of this waterfall.

LOCATION AND DIRECTIONS

Located north of the town of Powers, along the Rogue-Coquille Scenic Byway. From the city of Coos Bay, follow Highway 101 south to Highway 42. Follow Highway 42 for about 21 miles, and turn right onto the Rogue-Coquille Scenic Byway, signed for the town of Powers. Follow this road for 18.5 miles to Johnson Mountain Road, and turn right. Cross the bridge over the Coquille River, and park. Mill Creek Falls can be seen from the bridge, pouring into the river.

Latitude

42.87585 N

Longitude

-124.06492 W

Elevation

280 feet

USGS Quadrangle

Powers 7 1/2"

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OTHER NEARBY WATERFALLS

Name

Distance

Myrtle Creek Falls

5.516 miles

Unnamed Waterfall

7.951 miles

 

 

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Magnitude

21.36

IWC

0.08  (Class 1)

RATING

32.62 %

 

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PHYSICAL MAKEUP

Height

35 feet

Tallest Drop

35 feet

Num. Drops

1

AVG. Width

5 feet

Pitch

90 degrees

Run

10 feet

Primary Form

Plunge

 

Watershed

Coquille River

Stream

Mill Creek

AVG. Volume

25.0 cfs

Source

Unknown

Seasonality

Best Flows

Winter

 
 

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UPDATE HISTORY

Jul 25, 2011

Added a picture(s) of this waterfall

 
 
 
 
 

 

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