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2023 Map of Garden Valley

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Garden Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Coles Valley and the surrounding Douglas County landscape are defined by the convergence of several major waterways, including the North Umpqua River, South Umpqua River, and the main Umpqua River. This riverine network supported a series of small, scattered communities such as Umpqua, Cleveland, and Melrose. The map reveals a high density of family-named landmarks and historical burial sites, which suggest a long-established rural population and deeply rooted family histories in the area.

Several prominent hills rise above the valley floors, including Woodruff Mtn, Red Hill, and Coyote Hill. These elevations provide a backdrop for the complex system of local roads like Garden Valley Rd and Oak Hill Rd that connect the various farmsteads and riverside settlements. Along the rivers, specific navigational points are noted, such as Crow Rapids and Burkhart Rapids, while the Hidden Valley Reservoir indicates modern water management in this agricultural region.