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1945 Map of Kerby

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Kerby
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

Eureka Mine and the Queen of Bronze Mine anchor a landscape defined by the mineral wealth and early timber interests of southwestern Oregon. This 1940s survey reveals a dense network of mining operations and remote ranching outposts throughout the Siskiyou National Forest, long before modern developments altered the character of the Illinois River valley. The presence of several guard stations, including the Ferren Guard Station and Store Gulch Guard Station, reflects the era's intensive forestry management.

Industrial sites like the Waldo Mine and Cowboy Mine are shown alongside the social centers of the day, such as Takilma and Kerby. The map provides significant genealogical value through its identification of scattered schools, including Dryden Sch and Payne Sch, and remote habitations like Hancock Ranch and McKee Cabin. These labels trace the settlement patterns and the resource-driven economy of Josephine County during the mid-20th century.