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1986 Map of Grants Pass

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Grants Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Grants Pass serves as the central hub of this 1980s landscape, positioned where the Rogue River flows between the steep rising slopes of Dollar Mountain and Baldy Mountain. The urban grid reflects mid-century expansion with residential areas like Westholm Park and Lawnridge Park established north of the river, while the County Fairgrounds and a Drive-in Theater mark the western edge of town. For local historians, the Croxton Pioneer Memorial Park and several local quarries provide evidence of the area's early settlement and industry.

Industrial and resource activity is evident in the surrounding hills, specifically the Jewett Mine and Columbia Mine located northeast along the drainages of Louise Creek. The intricate network of waterways, including Gilbert Creek and Allen Creek, illustrates the complex drainage basin feeding into the Rogue River Gaging Station, a critical point for monitoring the region's hydrology. The southern portion of the sheet is defined by the Cathedral Hills, providing a sharp contrast to the developed river valley.