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1954 Map of Lakecreek

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Lakecreek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Lakecreek and Brownsboro serve as the primary hubs for this Jackson County landscape in the mid-1950s, centered on the converging forks of Little Butte Creek. The map documents a rural network of high-elevation ridges and deep canyons, where small settlements like Climax and Shale City appear alongside essential water management infrastructure. Notable water features include the Yankee Creek Reservoir and the Yankee Creek Siphon, reflecting the region's reliance on managed water systems.

Genealogists and historians can locate a small Cem near Brownsboro and trace the winding paths of Antelope Creek and Lick Creek through the timbered terrain. Prominent landmarks such as Grizzly Pk and the distinctive Chimney Rock anchor the geography, while numerous buttes and hills like Gardner Butte and Brohity Hill define the complex topography east of the Rogue Valley. This survey provides a clear view of the area before modern developments changed the character of these mountain communities.