Curtin, a neighborhood in Drain, Oregon, is connected by Oregon Route 38, providing access to Interstate 5 and linking residents to Eugene, 31 miles away, and Roseburg, 40 miles away. For medical needs, PeaceHealth Cottage Grove Community Medical Center is 12 miles away, while Eugene Airport is 41 miles away for domestic flights. Curtin has a Shell gas station for quick items, but the nearest supermarket and restaurants are 7 miles away in Drain, where Ray's Food Place and The Rose – Bar and Restaurant are popular spots. The Rose offers burgers, pool, slot machines, shuffleboard, and live music on weekends. Brother's Café, a roadside diner, serves a variety of meals. Outdoor activities include camping and hiking in the surrounding forests, with Pass Creek County Park & Campground offering 30 full hook-up sites and Carpenter Bypass Trail System located 10 miles north in Cottage Grove. The city of Drain, known as “The Gateway to the Pacific,” is about 50 miles from the coast, attracting visitors for surfing and exploring sand dunes. Curtin features saltbox homes with pitched roofs, typically situated on 10-acre properties with wire fences and dirt driveways. The North Douglas School District serves the area, with North Douglas Elementary and North Douglas High School. The community is close-knit, hosting events like the North Douglas County Fair each July, and Capricorn Manor, a Queen Anne-style event space, offers garden tours and tea times.