1954 Map of Days Creek

About this map

The South Umpqua River and Cow Creek define the geography of this mid-century Douglas County landscape, where small riverside communities and remote mountain outposts remain central to local life. Near the confluence of Days Creek, the settlement of the same name and the nearby Lavadoure Community Hall serve as focal points for the valley's residents. The map illustrates a transition from the lower agricultural and residential river banks to the dense timberlands of the Umpqua National Forest, which covers much of the southern and eastern territory. Local history is preserved in rural landmarks like the Bland Cemetery and educational sites including Galesville School and Anchor School. Resource extraction and forest management are evident through the Miller Mine and the Devils Flat Guard Sta, reflecting the era's reliance on both the earth and protected federal lands. The terrain is marked by prominent peaks such as Bland Mtn and Beal Mountain, accessible by early roads like Gazley Rd.