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1954 Map of Gold Hill

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Gold Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Rogue River and Southern Pacific railroad corridor dictate the settlement pattern of Jackson and Josephine counties in this mid-century survey. The city of Gold Hill serves as a central hub, while smaller communities like Rogue River (BM 1001) and Rock Point line the river valley and the Pacific Highway. The landscape is defined by the transition from river-bottom agriculture to timber and mineral extraction in the surrounding heights.

Evidence of the region's mining heritage is prominent throughout the hills, including the Braden Mine, Bill Nye Mine, and Tinpan Mine. In the southern portion of the map, the Applegate River watershed supports the communities of Provolt and Applegate, near the Williams Guard Station. Local history is preserved in landmarks such as the Log Town Cem and the Foots Creek Chapel, documenting the spiritual and social foundations of these rural valleys.