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2017 Map of Mount Isabelle

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Mount Isabelle and the surrounding Jackson County ridges are defined by a complex network of canyons and gulches that shaped the region's early mining and timber access. In the late 20th century, this landscape shows the convergence of historical resource extraction and modern recreation, evidenced by the Jacksonville Forest Park and the Rail Trail following old paths near the Jacksonville Reservoir. Settled activity is concentrated in the south near Ruch, while the northern uplands are marked by numerous named drainages like Foots Cr and Galls Creek.

Genealogists and local historians can find significant landmarks such as the Log Town Cem and named geographic features like Wellington Butte and Baldy Mtn. The map also preserves traces of the area's prospecting past with labels like Ol' Miners, while modern infrastructure is represented by the Winningham Reservoir and a system of forest roads including Oregon Belle Loop Rd and Mainline Galls Creek Rd.