2014 Map of Lake Creek

About this map

Lake Creek serves as the primary settlement hub within this Jackson County landscape, situated at the confluence of the N Fork Little Butte Cr and Little Butte Creek. This 2014 survey documents a complex hydrological network defined by essential water management features, including the Hanley S Canal and multiple storage basins like the Star Lake Reservoir and Wade Reservoir. The topography rises sharply toward the east into the Rogue River National Forest, where peaks such as Esmond Mtn and Heppsie Mtn dominate the horizon. In the lower elevations, the Lake Creek Flats provide a level contrast to the surrounding ridges and gulches. The map reveals the intricate system of Forest Service and BLM roads, such as Salt Creek Rd and the Heppsie Mountain Rd, which have historically facilitated access for timber and land management across the varying elevations of the Little Butte Creek watershed.