2017 Map of Golden

About this map

Golden and Placer serve as the primary historic nodes in this southwestern Oregon landscape, where the topography is defined by an intricate network of drainage ravines. The area's legacy is etched into names like Panning Gulch, Quartz Mill Gulch, and Schoolhouse Gulch, reflecting a history of resource extraction and local community building along Grave Cr and Coyote Cr. Small settlements such as Buckhorn and Speaker are situated north of the main drainages, while the Placer Cem remains a quiet landmark of the early inhabitants. Transportation through the Josephine and Douglas county lines is marked by the Stage Road Pass, following the natural contours of Stage Road Gulch. Water management is evident through the presence of the Strong Reservoir and Secesh Reservoir, essential for the region's development. This survey provides a comprehensive look at the land's transition from early mining camps to the enduring rural character found today.