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1954 Map of Gold Hill

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Gold Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

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Rogue River and the Southern Pacific railroad corridor define the industrial and transit heart of this mid-century Southern Oregon landscape. The settlement of Gold Hill serves as a focal point near the river's bend, while the Pacific Highway parallels the water, connecting the region's productive valleys. This 1954 survey captures the area's rich mining legacy, marking several notable operations including the Oregon Belle Mine near Mt Isabelle and the Sturgis Mine in the southern hills.

Rural life is anchored by landmarks such as the Foots Creek Chapel and local resting places like Log Town Cem and Hays Cem. To the south, the Applegate River winds past Provolt, supporting a network of irrigation canals and agriculture. The terrain rises sharply from the river bottoms to prominent heights like Timber Mtn and Old Blue Mtn, illustrating the transition from river-side industry to the timber-rich slopes of the surrounding mountains.