2014 Map of Sams Valley

About this map

Sams Valley and the surrounding Jackson County landscape are defined by the prominent volcanic plateaus of Upper Table Rock, Lower Table Rock, and Table Rock, which rise above the Rogue River and its accompanying wetlands. This 2014 survey documents a complex network of water management, featuring numerous named reservoirs like the Lester James Reservoir Number 3, Straus Reservoir, and the Military Slough Reservoirs. The settlement pattern follows the fertile valleys and major transit corridors, including the established communities of Tolo, Seven Oaks, and Four Corners, leading into the northern edge of Central Point. Researchers will find significant genealogical interest in the Central Point IOOF Cem and Pankey Park Cem, while the inclusion of the Agate Desert and Bommers Flat highlights the distinct geological and botanical transitions occurring as the terrain shifts away from the river toward the northern hills.