1954 Map of Gold Beach

About this map

The Rogue River meets the Pacific Ocean at the twin settlements of Wedderburn and Gold Beach, serving as the primary geographic focal point for this mid-century coastal survey. This era is defined by a hybrid of river and land travel, illustrated by the Mailboat Route threading upstream toward the interior and the Gold Beach-Agness Trail navigating the high ground. The coastal landscape is dotted with early state park designations such as Geisel Monument State Park and Cape Sebastian State Park, while the rugged interior shows signs of industry and habitation with Wests Mine, Gardner Ranch, and the Grizzly Mtn VABM Lookout. To the south, the settlement of Pistol River sits near the mouth of its namesake waterway, flanked by prominent coastal landmarks like Cape Sebastian and Hunters Cove.