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2011 Map of Emigrant Lake

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Emigrant Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Emigrant Lake and its surrounding waterworks dominate the southwestern portion of this Jackson County landscape, reflecting the essential role of irrigation in the local economy. The network of the Ashland Lateral and East Lateral canals snake through the valley floor, connecting the large lake with Bounds Reservoir and providing critical water to the agricultural reaches of the Rogue Valley. Evidence of early land use and local genealogy is visible in the scattered ranching outposts and family-named landmarks that dot the highlands, including Walker Sheep Camp, Cove Ranch, and Henry Ranch.

Transitioning from the valley to the higher elevations, the terrain shifts into the timbered slopes of Green Springs Mountain and Henry Mountain. The map documents a blend of historic transportation routes and natural features, from the Old Greensprings Hwy near Songen Gap to the remote reaches of Ice House Canyon. Small landmarks like the Hill Cemetery and School House Meadow provide localized points of interest for those tracing the social history of these mountain communities.