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1948 Map of Galice

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Galice
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

Gold mining operations and remote forest camps define the Siskiyou National Forest in this mid-century survey of Josephine County. The Rogue River carves a deep path through the terrain, passing landmarks such as Rainie Falls and the Grave Creek Bridge. At the river's edge, Galice and the Rand (Ranger Sta) serve as primary human outposts in a landscape dominated by timber and mineral extraction.

Lode mining history is deeply etched into the mountain slopes, with numerous sites like the Benton Mine and Almeda Mine (Aban'd) clustered along the steep drainages. The map records a transition in the local economy, as many sites such as the Golden Wedge Mine (Aban'd) and Seven-Thirty Mine (Aban'd) are marked as abandoned by the late 1940s. High-elevation vantage points like the Peavine Lookout and Mt Reuben overlook a network of seasonal camps, including Horse Range Camp and Trappers Camp, used for forest management and backcountry exploration.