1950s Maps of Jackson County, Oregon

1. 1954 Map of Medford, 1956 Print

   

   1954 Medford

   1956 Print · USGS

   Medford and the Rogue River Valley are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by volcanic peaks and growing orchards. Genealogists and historians can trace family ties at Pankey Park Cemetery, locate the Table Rock School, or map the early footprints of White City and Jacksonville.

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4. 1954 Map of Days Creek, 1956 Print

   

   1954 Days Creek

   1956 Print · USGS

   The South Fork Umpqua River valley is shown in the mid-1950s as a landscape of remote mountain lookouts and small riverside communities. Local historians can locate early landmarks like Lavadoure Community Hall, the Mallery Mine, and the Galesville School.

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7. 1954 Map of Butte Falls, 1956 Print

   

   1954 Butte Falls

   1956 Print · USGS

   Jackson County timber and ranching life are detailed here in the mid-fifties, centered on the logging hub of Butte Falls. You can trace the Aqueduct Logging Railroad, locate family properties like Frendenburg Ranch, and find the McLeod Covered Bridge.

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10. 1954 Map of Gold Hill, 1956 Print

    

    1954 Gold Hill

    1956 Print · USGS

    Southern Oregon's river valleys and mining districts are captured here in the mid-1950s, showing the intersection of transit and timber. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Rogue River and Gold Hill, finding landmarks like Log Town Cem and the Oregon Belle Mine.

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13. 1954 Map of Wimer, 1956 Print

    

    1954 Wimer

    1956 Print · USGS

    Southern Oregon's timber and mountain country comes to life in the mid-fifties as the forest service network expands. Local historians can trace early rural life at Wimer, the Evans Valley Sch, and remote outposts like Salt Creek Guard Sta.

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16. 1954 Map of Lakecreek, 1956 Print

    

    1954 Lakecreek

    1956 Print · USGS

    Jackson County, Oregon, is documented here in the mid-fifties as the ranching and timber landscape around the Little Butte Creek forks remained largely rural. Local historians can trace the foundations of Shale City, identify family-named landmarks like Bybee Pk, and locate the high-elevation Lost Lake.

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19. 1954 Map of Talent, 1956 Print

    

    1954 Talent

    1956 Print · USGS

    Siskiyou and Rogue River national forests meet here in the mid-fifties, where the Rogue River Valley's agricultural reach hits the high mountains. Genealogists and researchers can locate the Steam Cem, the settlement of Buncom, and old high-country sites like Freezeout Cabin.

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22. 1954 Map of Ashland, 1956 Print

    

    1954 Ashland

    1956 Print · USGS

    The Rogue River Valley is captured here in the mid-fifties, centered on the growth of Ashland and its mountain passes. Genealogists and historians can trace the Southern Pacific RR through settlements like Colestin, Mistletoe, and Stienman.

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25. 1954 Map of Ruch, 1956 Print

    

    1954 Ruch

    1956 Print · USGS

    The foothills of the Siskiyous in the 1950s show a landscape of active mining and forest management. Researchers can trace historic mineral claims like the Layton Mine or find early recreational and administrative sites like McKee Bridge Camp and Star Ranger Station.

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28. 1955 Map of Rustler Peak, 1957 Print

    

    1955 Rustler Peak

    1957 Print · USGS

    Eastern Jackson County is shown here in the mid-fifties, dominated by timber operations and family ranching during a period of transition. Researchers can locate specific family lands like Thomson Ranch and landmarks including the Copco Powerhouse and Mt Pitt Sch (Aban'd).

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31. 1955 Map of Hyatt Reservoir, 1957 Print

    

    1955 Hyatt Reservoir

    1957 Print · USGS

    Southern Oregon and the California borderlands are mapped here in the mid-fifties, capturing a landscape of high-altitude ranching and forest management. Researchers can trace historic homesteads like Schoolhouse Ranch or the small settlement of Lincoln near its mountain millpond.

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34. 1955 Map of Mt. Mc Loughlin, 1957 Print

    

    1955 Mt. Mc Loughlin

    1957 Print · USGS

    The Southern Cascades near the Jackson and Klamath county line are shown here in the mid-fifties, dominated by the peak of Mt McLoughlin. Researchers can trace old timber and water infrastructure at Deadwood, Swede Cabin, and the Big Elk Guard Station.

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37. 1955 Map of Medford, 1964 Print

    

    1955 Medford

    1964 Print · USGS

    Southern Oregon's valley towns and high peaks are captured here in the mid-1950s, showing the region before the completion of the modern interstate system. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of timber and mining outposts from Wolf Creek to Butte Falls and the early roads to Crater Lake.

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40. 1956 Map of Prospect, 1958 Print

    

    1956 Prospect

    1958 Print · USGS

    The high timber country of the Cascades is captured here during the mid-1950s, showing the intersection of national forest management and early tourism. Genealogists and historians can locate remote outposts like Skeeters Camp, the Huckleberry Guard Station, and Union Creek.

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43. 1957 Map of Medford

    

    1957 Medford

    1957 Print · USGS

    Southern Oregon during the mid-fifties is captured here as a region of growing valley cities and vast timberlands. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-road corridors connecting Medford, Jacksonville, and Grants Pass to more remote locales like Wolf Creek or Butte Falls.

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46. 1958 Map of Medford

    

    1958 Medford

    1958 Print · USGS

    Southern Oregon's Rogue River valley thrived in the 1950s as a crossroads of rail and road. Researchers can trace the legacy of timber and tourism through Southern Pacific RR lines and landmarks like Crater Lake and Oregon Caves National Monument.

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