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1917 Map of Kerby

Name: 1917 Topographic Map of Kerby
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1937
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1937

About this map

Waldo and Takilma stand as the primary hubs in the southern reach of this survey, reflecting the early 20th-century mining economy of southwestern Oregon. This area of the Siskiyou National Forest is defined by a dense network of mineral extraction sites, including the Queen of Bronze Mine, Cowboy Mine, and Eureka Mine. The Illinois River and its numerous tributaries, such as Rough and Ready Creek, carve through the terrain, providing the water necessary for the hydraulic operations common during this period.

Rural infrastructure is well-documented through scattered schools like Floyd School and Spence School, alongside remote outposts such as Hancock Ranch and Dasher Ranch. High-altitude surveillance is evidenced by multiple fire lookouts, including those at Onion Mtn Lookout and Pearsoll Pk Lookout. The map also captures the Oregon-California Boundary Line, anchoring these forest settlements and mining claims within their geopolitical context during the years following the first World War.