2023 Map of Merlin

About this map

Merlin and the neighboring settlements of Hugo, Three Pines, and Pleasant Valley anchor this Josephine County landscape. The terrain is defined by its complex drainage network, where Jumpoff Joe Creek and Louse Creek wind through deep gulches like Brimstone Gulch and Brockman Gulch. The transport corridor follows the natural notch at Sexton Mountain Pass, tracing a route alongside Maple Creek and Bummer Creek. While the lower elevations support residential clusters and the Grants Pass Airport, the higher ground is dotted with vital water sources such as Kennison Reservoir and numerous named springs like Olden Spring and Canteen Spring. This modern survey illustrates the interface between rural residential expansion and the managed water systems, including Barker Reservoir and Werner Reservoir, which are essential to the agricultural and domestic life of the valley.