1998 Map of Milo

About this map

Milo and the nearby Milo Academy anchor this mountainous section of Douglas County, where the South Fork Umpqua River carves a deep valley through the Umpqua National Forest. The landscape is defined by rugged elevation changes, rising from the riverbanks to the heights of Bland Mountain and O'Neill Butte. Transportation in this remote corridor relies on a network of forest roads and unique river crossings, including a Covered Bridge and a Footbridge. A small Landing Strip and a roadside Wayside indicate the region's role as a waypoint for travelers and forest workers alike. Genealogists and local historians will find the small Cem particularly noteworthy, while the numerous drainages like Days Creek, Lavadoure Creek, and St John Creek illustrate the complex watershed that feeds the Umpqua. The map reflects a moment in the late 20th century when forest management and small-scale settlement remained the primary human imprints on the land.