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1954 Map of Agness

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Agness
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Agness and Illahe serve as the primary human outposts in this 1954 topographical study, positioned where the Rogue River meets its tributaries deep within the Siskiyou National Forest. The landscape is defined by the confluence of the Rogue and Illinois River, showing a network of mountain peaks like Potato Illahe Mtn and Ophir Mtn. The map reveals the infrastructure of mid-century forest management and wilderness access, featuring numerous campgrounds such as Daphne Grove Campground, specialized areas like the Port Orford Experimental Forest, and several lookouts and wells.

Of particular interest to local historians are the small community markers, including a Cemetery near Agness and a Landing Strip along the riverbanks. The prevalence of mining history is noted at Bonanza Basin, while the natural hydrology is detailed through countless named creeks and high-altitude water bodies like Crater Lake and Azalea Lake, illustrating the complex drainage systems of the Siskiyou Mountain range.