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1983 Map of Gold Hill

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Gold Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Rogue River carves through the landscape of Jackson County, serving as the central artery for the town of Gold Hill and the neighboring Rock Point. This 1983 provisional edition documents a region deeply shaped by its mineral history and water-powered infrastructure. A series of mining operations are scattered across the hills, including the Sylvanite Mine, the Gold Hill Mine (Open Pit), and the Bill Nye Mine south of Bill Nye Creek. The map shows the industrial footprint of the Southern Pacific railroad and Interstate 5 as they navigate the river valley, alongside the Concrete Diversion Dam and Power House that manage the river's flow.

Recreational and commemorative sites appear along the water, notably the Ben Hur Lampman State Wayside and the Gold Hill Rec Park. Numerous gulches like Millers Gulch and Colvig Gulch drain into the Rogue, defining a complex topography of named peaks such as Nugget Butte and Pikes Peak. Local genealogy is anchored by the Cem near the river, while the presence of the Radio Facility (KDOV 1230 kHz) speaks to the area's mid-century communication infrastructure.