1988 Map of Ferguson Mountain

About this map

The Fremont National Forest dominates this landscape in southern Oregon, where the timber industry and high-desert geography intersect. A prominent Logging Railroad and a series of Steel Tower Trans Lines trace the valley of the Sprague River, illustrating the infrastructure required for resource extraction and utility distribution in the late 20th century. High points like Ferguson Mountain and Medicine Mountain overlook a complex network of water features, including several uniquely named ponds such as Flu Pond, Pill Pond, and Aspirin Pond. Small-scale evidence of early settlement and industry is found at Beatty Gap and Sycan Siding, while local history is marked by a lone Cem and family-named landmarks like Whiskey John Flat. The presence of the Elder Ditch, a Levee, and a Gaging Station reflects the managed nature of the water resources in the Sprague River Valley.