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1954 Map of Gold Hill

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Gold Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The Rogue River carves a deep path through southern Oregon in this mid-century survey, defining the industrial and social corridor between Josephine and Jackson counties. The settlement of Gold Hill serves as a central hub, where the Southern Pacific railroad and the Pacific Highway parallel the water's edge. This area was a landscape of active extraction and transit, evidenced by the numerous mining operations dotting the hills, such as the Mountain Lion Mine and Oregon Belle Mine.

Further south, the Applegate River supports smaller farming and timber outposts like Provolt and Applegate. For the genealogist, the map preserves the locations of the IOOF Cem and the more remote Log Town Cem, alongside community landmarks like the Foots Creek Chapel. The inclusion of the Williams Guard Station and the Mt. Isabelle Lookout highlights the vital role of forest management within the Rogue River National Forest during the 1950s.