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1998 Map of Illahe

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Illahe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

The Rogue River dominates the southern landscape of this 1998 revision, winding through a corridor defined by sharp elevation changes and significant river features. This area is a focal point for backcountry transit and recreation, shown through the presence of the Foster Bar Campground, Illahe Campground, and the namesake settlement of Illahe. The river itself is punctuated by named hazards and landmarks such as Billings Rapids, Foster Rapids, and the uniquely named Brewery Hole.

Further north, the Siskiyou National Forest encompasses high-altitude terrain including Eden Ridge and Bald Knob. The drainage patterns are clearly defined, with the South Fork Coquille River and its tributaries like Jim Hayes Creek carving through the mountains. Resource extraction history is evident in the scattered Mine and Quarry labels, while the Scenic Byway and various Prospect sites indicate a region balanced between industrial interest and forest preservation.