2017 Map of Cascade Gorge

About this map

Cascade Gorge and the rugged canyon of the Rogue River define this Jackson County landscape as it appeared in the late 2010s. The topography is dominated by dramatic elevation changes, notably at Skookum Gorge and Red Rock Canyon, while the southern portion features the extensive waters of Lost Cr Lake and the Peyton Reservoir. For local history researchers, the map identifies family-named sites such as Nye Cem and Nye Spring, along with the Nye Ditch irrigation feature. The infrastructure of the timber and recreation economy is evident in the dense network of forest roads, including Medco A Rd, Medco B Rd, and the Peninsula Fire Rd. Notable landmarks such as Flounce Rock, Needle Rock, and the curiously named Hole in the Ground provide clear reference points across the forested ridges of Willits Ridge and Dudley Mtn.