2020 Map of Garden Valley

About this map

The confluence of the North Umpqua River and South Umpqua River defines this Douglas County landscape, where the main Umpqua River begins its course northward. Historically a region of small valley settlements, the area is characterized by family-named landmarks and tucked-away burial grounds. Genealogists will find numerous small cemeteries, including La Brie Family Cemeteries, Archambeaux Family Cem, and Champagne Family Cem, which reflect the long-standing agricultural communities of Coles Valley, Melrose, and Elgarose. The river's path is marked by notable navigation points such as Cleveland Rapids and Burkhart Rapids, while the terrain rises toward Woodruff Mtn in the west and Cleveland Hill in the south. This survey captures a modern view of a classic Oregon valley, showing the persistence of rural hamlets like Riversdale and Umpqua amidst the winding tributaries of Calapooya Creek and Champagne Cr.