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1954 Map of Grants Pass

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Grants Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The Rogue River and Applegate River valleys define this mid-century portrait of Josephine County, where the city of Grants Pass serves as the regional hub for transportation and industry. The Southern Pacific railroad line and the Merlin Grade facilitate movement through the foothills, connecting established communities like Wilderville and Murphy. The landscape is dotted with early educational and civic landmarks, including the Dimmick Sch and Jerome Prairie Sch, alongside quiet resting places such as the Dimmick Cem.

Mineral extraction remains a visible part of the local economy north and east of the city, evidenced by the Columbia Mine and Granite Hill Mine. To the south, the terrain rises into the Siskiyou National Forest, where peaks like Murphy Mtn and Eagle Mtn overlook a network of creek drainages. This survey captures the transition from the river-bottom farms of Jerome Prairie to the resource-rich mountains that have long driven the region's development.