Loading map...

1954 Map of Canyonville

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Canyonville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The Southern Pacific railroad and the Pacific Highway define the industrial corridor through the Umpqua River valley during the mid-1950s. This survey focuses on the rugged timber and mining country of southern Douglas County, where the settlement of Riddle serves as a key hub for rail activity and local commerce. High above the valley floor, the Nickel Mine on Nickel Mtn indicates the area's significant mineral importance, complemented by more isolated operations like the Serena Lodge Mine and Gold Bluff Mine.

Transitioning into the higher elevations of the Umpqua National Forest, the map tracks the complex drainage systems of Cow Creek and its many tributaries, including the South Fork Cow Creek. Notable landmarks for local historians include the Galesville (Site) and smaller rail stops like Cornutt, while the southern reaches of the quadrangle include the community of Azalea and the steep climb toward Canyon Creek Pass.