2020 Map of Sams Valley

About this map

Upper Table Rock and Lower Table Rock dominate the landscape north of the Rogue River, rising as flat-topped mesas above the Agate Desert. This Jackson County terrain is defined by a complex network of water management, including the Upton Lateral and numerous private reservoirs like the Lester James Reservoir and Koellner Reservoir. The southern portion of the map shows the transition into more urbanized areas, including the northern edges of Medford and the growing layout of Central Point. Significant local heritage is preserved at the Central Point IOOF Cem and the Pankey Park Cem, while the Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport serves as a major regional hub. Smaller historical nodes such as Sams Valley, Tolo, and Seven Oaks illustrate the rural settlement patterns that have persisted alongside the river and creek drainages of Bear Creek and Snider Creek.