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2017 Map of McLeod

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of McLeod
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

McLeod serves as the focal point of this Jackson County landscape, situated near the confluence of the Rogue River and Big Butte Creek. The topography is defined by significant water management and recreation projects, notably Lost Cr Lake and the Elk Creek Reservoir. These bodies of water, along with Elk Creek Lake, illustrate the hydraulic engineering and land-use shifts in this part of Oregon.

The surrounding terrain is marked by prominent peaks such as Tatouche Peak, Burnt Peak, and the distinctively named Camel Hump. Access to the backcountry is provided by a network of timber and access roads like McNeil Creek Rd and Old Elk Creek Rd. To the east, Joseph Stewart State Park borders the lake, preserving a large section of the shoreline for public use. The presence of Beerian Spring and various gulches like Blue Gulch further highlights the complex drainage patterns feeding into the Rogue River system.