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1893 Map of Ashland

Name: 1893 Topographic Map of Ashland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1917
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1917

About this map

The Rogue River Valley of southern Oregon is depicted here during a period of rapid development following the arrival of the Southern Pacific railroad. The line serves as the primary artery for a chain of thriving settlements including Jacksonville, Medford, and Ashland. While Jacksonville remained the established county seat, the growth of Medford and Central Point along the rail corridor illustrates the era's shift in economic gravity toward the valley floor.

To the northeast, the landscape is dominated by the high Cascades and the iconic Crater Lake National Park, showing early features like Wizard Id. and The Watchman. The map provides an intricate look at the hydraulic network supporting this region, from Bear Creek and Little Butte Cr to the headwaters of the Middle Fork Rogue River. Notable landmarks such as McLoughlin Pk and Upper Table Rock provide orientation for this rugged section of the Pacific Northwest.