2011 Map of Cascade Gorge

About this map

Cascade Gorge serves as the focal point for this 2011 survey of the upper Rogue River corridor in Jackson County. The landscape is defined by the significant impoundment of Lost Creek Lake, which stretches through the center of the quadrangle, crossed by the Peyton Bridge. The map documents a complex water management system including the Nye Ditch and the P P & L Canal, indicating the area's historical reliance on irrigation and power infrastructure. Local genealogy interests are centered around the Nye Cemetery and Katydid Ranch, while geographic landmarks like Flounce Rock and Red Rock Canyon highlight the varied elevations of the Oregon Cascades. The settlement at Cascade Gorge sits along Mill Creek Dr, surrounded by an extensive network of forestry and access roads like Medco A Rd that penetrate the high country near Olson Mountain and Summit Prairie.