1996 Map of Ashland

About this map

Ashland sits at the nexus of the Siskiyou Mountains and the Bear Creek valley in this mid-1990s survey. The city's academic and cultural character is evident in the presence of Southern Oregon State College and the extensive Lithia Park that follows the lower reaches of Wrights Creek. To the south, the terrain rises sharply into the Rogue River National Forest, where the Reeder Reservoir serves as a critical mountain watershed fed by the East Fork and West Fork. Transport and industrial infrastructure, including the Southern Pacific railroad and Interstate 5, trace the valley floor alongside older landmarks like the Jackson Hot Springs. The map also captures local topographical curiosities like Pompadour Bluff and the family-named Miller Ranch, illustrating a landscape transitioning from the urban center to cattle ranching and protected timberlands.