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2020 Map of Prospect South

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Prospect South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Rogue River and its complex network of tributaries define this section of the Southern Cascades, where the river's main stem is joined by the Middle Fork Rogue River and South Fork Rogue River. Notable vertical features like Barr Creek Falls and Mill Creek Falls highlight the dramatic drops in elevation near the northern boundary. The landscape is a mix of high-altitude drainages and distinct openings such as Carney Flat and Elk Glade, which break the dense canopy of the Rogue River National Forest.

Transportation throughout this timber-rich region relies on a network of development and fire roads, including the Butte Falls-Prospect Rd and various routes like Medco A Rd, reflecting the area's history of forest management. To the north, the Prospect State Airport serves as a critical access point for this backcountry. Water resources are abundant, from the collected waters of Medco Pond to named seeps like Blue Goose Spring and Daniel Spring.