2017 Map of Sams Valley

About this map

Sams Valley and the surrounding Jackson County landscape appear here in a detailed survey that captures the area's intricate water management and agricultural infrastructure. The topography is dominated by the striking profiles of Upper Table Rock and Lower Table Rock, which overlook the Rogue River and the sprawling Agate Desert. This 2017 study illustrates a sophisticated network of irrigation and storage, including the Hopkins Canal, Upton Lateral, and Coker Butte Lateral, alongside numerous private impoundments like Lester James Reservoir Number 3 and Koellner Reservoir. The transition from rural valley to urban edge is clear near Central Point, where modern infrastructure such as the Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport meets historical markers like the Central Point IOOF Cem. Genealogists will find value in the specific naming of small settlements like Seven Oaks and family-named landmarks such as Bommers Flat and Holman Gulch.