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2017 Map of Garden Valley

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Garden Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Umpqua River defines the landscape of this Douglas County region, winding through a complex topography where the North Umpqua River and South Umpqua River converge near Riversdale. This 2017 survey details a network of agricultural valleys and river-bottom settlements including Coles Valley, Garden Valley, and Melrose. The map is particularly valuable for genealogical research, identifying numerous family burial sites such as the La Brie Family Cemeteries, the Archambeaux Family Cem, and the Champaigne Family Cem.

Transport and water management are central themes, evidenced by Browns Bridge crossing the North Umpqua and the upland Hidden Valley Reservoir. The terrain is marked by significant rises like Woodruff Mtn and Coyote Hill, which overlook the fertile basins of Champagne Creek Valley and Cleveland. These landforms dictate the winding paths of rural routes like Garden Valley Rd and Oak Hill Rd as they navigate the ridges between the river forks.