1893 Map of Ashland

About this map

Crater Lake sits at the northern edge of this late 19th-century survey, its depths recorded at 2000 feet alongside Wizard Id. and Llao Rock. The landscape transitions from the volcanic heights of the High Cascades, including the prominent Mt Pitt and Mt Scott, down into the fertile Bear Creek Valley. This valley serves as the primary corridor for settlement and commerce, anchored by the Oregon and California R. R. which connects the towns of Jacksonville, Medford, and Ashland. The presence of numerous named springs, such as Soda Spg. and Soda Spring, highlights the geological character of the region. Local transit and early agriculture are evident in the placement of small communities like Central Point, Phoenix, and Talent, all positioned to take advantage of the river systems feeding the Rogue River.