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1997 Map of Cascade Gorge

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Cascade Gorge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

The Rogue River dominates this portion of Jackson County, flowing through the dramatic Cascade Gorge and into the reservoir of Lost Creek Lake. This 1990s revision reveals a landscape defined by water management and recreational infrastructure, notably the Spillway and nearby Sewage Treatment Ponds supporting the Joseph Stewart State Park. While much of the terrain is protected within the Rogue River National Forest, industrial and utility markers like Penstocks, a Gaging Station, and multiple Power Houses indicate the river's active role in hydroelectric production.

Local history is preserved in small details, such as a Cem and a Guard Station located near the river's bend. The topography is punctuated by prominent landmarks like Flounce Rock with its Communication Tower and the sharp profile of Needle Rock. Extensive 4WD tracks and ಹಲವಾರು Quarry sites throughout the southern reaches, particularly around Round Mountain, reflect the ongoing utility and resource extraction in these highland areas.