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1997 Map of Lakecreek

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Lakecreek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

Lakecreek serves as a small focal point in this high-altitude landscape of Jackson County, where the management of water resources is visible through the intricate Medford Irrigation District Canal and its associated Siphons. The terrain is defined by the convergence of the North Fork Little Butte Creek and South Fork Little Butte Creek, along with several artificial catchments like Gardener Reservoir and Star Lake Reservoir. Numerous family-named landmarks such as Gardener Butte, Brophy Hill, and Farlow Hill suggest a history of local landholding and ranching.

The eastern portion of the map transitions into the Rogue River National Forest, marked by several Quarry sites and a network of 4wd tracks navigating the steep elevations. Evidence of early rural life is preserved in the small Cem and Graves labels near the creek forks, while a Gaging Station on Little Butte Creek highlights the ongoing importance of monitoring the region's vital water supply during the late twentieth century.