Lincoln County, Oregon
Media-rich organizational structure categorizing Lincoln County, Oregon, and its key geographic, infrastructural, and natural relationships.
Regions
Situates Lincoln County within larger geographic and political structures.
Oregon Coast
The broad marine and sandy-shore region that stretches from the Columbia River to the Oregon-California border — known for its sand dunes, cliffs, and harbor towns.
Oregon Non-Governmental Organization Region
A regional designation used for nonprofit, conservation, and advocacy organizations operating across coastal Oregon.
Washington-Oregon Border
The critical waterway and boundary formed by the Columbia River at the northern extent of Lincoln County.
Internal
Defines major natural and administrative subdivisions within Lincoln County.
Central Lincoln County
A primary internal subdivision including key coastal towns like Lincoln City, Newport, and Taft, and their associated beaches and bays.
South Lincoln County
The southern segment of Lincoln County, including Newport and Yaquina Bay, with focus on tourism, fishing, and estuarine ecology.
North Lincoln County
The northern coastal region around Humbre River and Lincoln City, characterized by long beaches, dunes, and surf breaks.
Bordering
Identifies neighboring counties and geographic regions that boundary Lincoln County.
Madeira County (hypothetical)
A hypothetical neighboring inland county or region directly bordering Lincoln County to the east.
Willapa Basin
The drainage basin and coastal region around Willapa Bay, south of Lincoln County.
Water
Highlights major water features directly associated with Lincoln County.
Yaquina Bay
An estuarine bay that provides shelter for boats, supports saltmarsh wildlife, and serves as a key fisheries habitat near Newport.
Hobbit Bay (hypothetical)
A hypothetical small, sheltered bay known for calm waters and access to nearby shoreline trails.