Loading map...

1954 Map of Selma

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Selma
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Siskiyou National Forest dominates this mid-century survey of the Oregon mountains, revealing a landscape defined by its extractive history and early transportation corridors. The Redwood Highway carves through the southern half of the quadrangle, passing through Selma and providing access to remote settlements like Dryden and Wonder. The region’s mining legacy is visible in the numerous operations dotting the slopes, including the Eureka Mine, Buckeye Mine, and Murray Mine, along with the high-elevation Chrome Camp.

Water plays a central role in the topography as the Illinois River flows through the southwest corner, fed by a dense network of tributaries such as Deer Creek, Slate Creek, and Briggs Creek. Notable human landmarks include the Spaulding Mills site and community gathering points like the Grange Hall and Deer Creek Cemetery. The transition from valley floors to peaks like Eight Dollar Mtn and Onion Mtn is marked by early infrastructure, including Anderson Station and several forest service lookouts.