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1903 Map of Port Orford

Name: 1903 Topographic Map of Port Orford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1903
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1903

About this map

Port Orford serves as the coastal anchor of this turn-of-the-century survey, which reveals the rugged interface between the Pacific Ocean and the Southern Oregon interior. Inland, the landscape is defined by the winding paths of the Sixes River, Elk River, and Rogue River, which supported early river-and-trail connectivity. Small settlements like Illahe and Agness are positioned deep along these watercourses, illustrating the isolation of mountain outposts at the time.

Genealogists will find interest in the coastal settlements of Langlois, Denmark, and the vanished site of Frankport. The map identifies prominent peaks like Iron Mountain and Barklow Mt., along with the Mountain Well mining interest. The transition from coastal lagoons like Garrison Lagoon to high-elevation prairies such as Eightmile Prairie Mt. highlights the diverse topography that challenged early surveyors W.T. Griswold and A.E. Murlin.