2014 Map of Mount Reuben

About this map

The Rogue River carves a dramatic path through the southern Oregon landscape along the border of Douglas and Josephine counties. This 2014 survey captures a terrain defined by steep elevations and a network of named gulches and springs that speak to the area's prospecting and forestry history. Water features are prominent throughout the quadrangle, from the turbulent waters of Grave Creek Falls and Rainie Falls to more quiet sources like One Joe Spring and Bear Spring. Landmarks such as Mount Reuben and Hungry Hill dominate the skyline, while the Grave Creek Bridge serves as a critical crossing point for the road network. The naming conventions, including Gold Bug Gulch, California Gulch, and China Gulch, provide a direct connection to the region's mining heritage and the ethnic diversity of early laborers in the Pacific Northwest.