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1918 Map of Kerby

Name: 1918 Topographic Map of Kerby
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1918
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1918

About this map

The Illinois River cuts through this corner of the Siskiyou National Forest in Josephine County, revealing an era of intense resource extraction. Mining operations define the southern landscape near the Oregon-California Boundary Line, where the Queen of Bronze Mine, Waldo Mine, and Cowboy Mine surround the settlements of Waldo and Takilma. These industrial sites were supported by a network of rural schools including Floyd School, Spence School, and White School, reflecting a settled population during the early twentieth century.

Further north, the map documents a series of waypoints and ranches such as Love Station, Anderson Station, and Dasher Ranch along the developing road system. The terrain is marked by high points like Pearsoll Pk and Chetco Pk, while lower elevations show localized centers like Kerby and Selma. The presence of numerous ranger stations, including the Onion Camp Ranger Station and Slate Creek Ranger Station, highlights the federal management of these timber and mineral lands shortly after the forest's establishment.