1954 Map of Agness

About this map

The confluence of the Rogue River and the Illinois River anchors this 1954 survey of the southwestern Oregon wilderness, highlighting the small settlement of Agness and its local Ranger Station. This area is characterized by dense forest management within the Siskiyou National Forest and the Port Orford Experimental Forest, where timber and recreational resources meet. The map reveals a landscape defined by high peaks and ridges, including Iron Mountain and Lake of the Woods Mountain, interspersed with scattered developments like the Daphne Grove Campground and several mountain lookouts. Genealogists and local historians will find the remote Cemetery near the Illinois River particularly noteworthy, along with named clearings and landmarks like Steffin Meadow and Soldier Camp Mtn. The detailed river hydrography, featuring the Illahe Riffle and Twomile Rapids, underscores the importance of these waterways as the primary corridors through the steep coastal ranges.