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1946 Map of Galice

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Galice
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Gold mining operations and forest camps define this mid-century landscape within the Siskiyou National Forest. The Rogue River carves a deep path through the terrain, passing through Hellgate Canyon and over Rainie Falls near the settlement of Galice. The map reveals a high concentration of mineral claims along the river's tributaries, including the Benton Mine, the Oriole Mine, and numerous sites marked as abandoned, such as the Almeda Mine and Old Channel Mine.

Remote outposts like Rand and its Ranger Station provide administrative anchors for the timber and mining activities of the era. Higher elevations are marked by seasonal sites such as Horse Range Camp and Copsey Camp, while family-named landmarks like Peggler Butte and Mt Reuben overlook a complex network of creeks including Grave Creek and Kelsey Creek. This survey details a period when the river-based economy was shifting from active extraction to forest management.