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1983 Map of Sams Valley

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Sams Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

Lower Table Rock and Upper Table Rock dominate the landscape of the Rogue River Valley in the early 1980s, providing a striking volcanic backdrop to the developing corridor between Sams Valley and Central Point. This survey captures the transition of the high desert and river bottomlands into a mix of agricultural and state-managed lands, including the Ken Denman State Game Management Reserve and Tou Velle State Park.

Historically significant locations are preserved on this sheet, notably the Fort Lane (Site) near Tolo and the Millionaire Mine tucked away in the western hills. The map details the intricate irrigation and drainage networks such as the Modoc Canal and Curry Ditch, vital to the area's agricultural identity. Near the southern boundary, the expansion of Seven Oaks and the proximity of the Medford-Jackson Co Airport reflect the post-war growth of Jackson County's infrastructure and residential footprint.