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2023 Map of Prospect North

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Prospect North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Prospect serves as the focal point for this survey of the northern Cascades, where the Rogue River National Forest meets a network of water and timber tracks. The landscape is defined by the sharp descent of the Rogue Wild and Scenic River through the Takelma Gorge, a area where the drainage from Ginkgo Creek and Mill Creek feeds into the primary river system. Local history is anchored by the Aiken Family Plot located just north of the town center, providing a specific point of interest for genealogists tracking early families in this corner of Jackson County.

A complex network of utility and recreation paths, including the Discovery Ohv Trl and Upper Rogue River Trl, crisscrosses the high elevations between Red Blanket Creek and Union Creek. This detailed topographical view captures the modern infrastructure of the forest, showing how Red Blanket Rd and Mill Creek Dr provide access to the creeks and ridges that have supported both industry and recreation for generations.