1954 Map of Oregon Caves

About this map

Oregon Caves National Monument serves as the centerpiece of this mid-century survey, surrounded by the high peaks and steep drainages of the Siskiyou National Forest. The settlement of Williams sits at the northeastern edge, where the terrain transitions from the high ridges of Grayback Mountain into the valley floor fed by Williams Creek. This area's mining legacy is visible through numerous operations, including the Silver Tip Mine and Watts Mines near the northern border, and the Gold Pan Placer Mine along the western reach of Sucker Creek. High-altitude cabins and camps like Babcock Cabin, Pulk Cabin, and Bigelow Cabins are connected by a network of footpaths including the Boundary Trail and Mt Elijah Trail. The map also documents scattered mountain improvements such as the Rasmussen House and China Garden, illustrating the remote residential and industrial footprint in the Oregon-California borderlands during the 1950s.