2017 Map of Applegate

About this map

Provolt and Applegate anchor the valley floor where the Applegate River winds through the borderlands of Josephine and Jackson counties. This 2017 survey shows a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes, where alluvial flats like Missouri Flat sit in the shadow of peaks such as Billy Mtn and Old Blue Mtn. The region’s history of settlement and agriculture is visible in the legacy of water management, evidenced by the Watts and Topping Ditch and Cook Reservoir. Along Williams Hwy, researchers can find the Missouri Flat Cem, a vital site for local genealogical study. The map is heavily marked by gulches named for early families and geography, including Schoolhouse Gulch, Packers Gulch, and Myrtle Gulch, reflecting a terrain shaped by both natural drainage and human industry.