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1900 Map of Roseburg

Name: 1900 Topographic Map of Roseburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1900
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1900

About this map

The confluence of the North Umpqua River and South Umpqua River serves as the focal point for this late nineteenth-century survey of Douglas County. Roseburg is established as the primary hub, situated where the river turns west toward Garden Valley. Transportation in this era relied heavily on the corridor established by the Southern Pacific railroad, which follows the river valley through settlements such as Winchester, Wilbur, and Dillard.

Beyond the rail lines, the landscape is defined by its water-dependent infrastructure, including the Lone Rock Ferry and Umpqua Ferry. This map documents a period before modern bridges dominated the region, showing smaller valley communities like Lookingglass, Coles Valley, and Melrose linked by early roads. The surrounding highlands are marked by prominent peaks such as Tyee Mountain and Scott Mt., providing a clear view of the drainage patterns for Camas Swale and Calapooya Creek.