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2014 Map of Merlin

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Merlin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Merlin and the neighboring settlements of Hugo, Three Pines, and Pleasant Valley anchor this Josephine County survey, where the valley floor meets the rising peaks of the Siskiyous. The Rogue River cuts through the southwestern corner, joined by a complex network of tributaries including Jumpoff Joe Cr, Harris Cr, and Pickering Cr. This drainage system supported localized water management, evidenced by the Kennison Reservoir, Werner Reservoir, and Barker Reservoir.

Transport corridors are a primary focus, dominated by the passage over Sexton Mountain Pass. In the lower elevations, the Grants Pass Airport serves the regional aviation needs, while local history is preserved at the Pleasant Valley Cem. The map provides a detailed view of the transitional landscape between rural residential development and the steep, gulch-cut terrain of Hades Gulch and Brimston Gulch.