1954 Map of Gold Hill

About this map

The Rogue River and Applegate River valleys define the geography of Jackson and Josephine counties in the mid-1950s. The Southern Pacific railroad follows the winding course of the Rogue, connecting the settlements of Rogue River and Gold Hill while passing notable landmarks like Rock Point. This era shows a landscape shaped by both early industry and public infrastructure, from the Savage Rapids Dam to the gold-mining heritage evidenced by the Bill Nye Mine and Oregon Belle Mine.