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1986 Map of Signal Buttes

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Signal Buttes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Rogue River corridor in Curry County defines this 1986 survey, showcasing a landscape of gravel bars and named riffles that speak to the river's historical navigational and recreational importance. Features like Canfield Riffle, Wakeman Riffle, and Orchard Bar indicate a meticulously mapped waterway within the Rogue River National Wild and Scenic River corridor. Near Jerrys Flat, the presence of a Cem and multiple trailer parks suggests a concentrated area of local settlement amidst the larger wilderness.

Moving south away from the river, the terrain rises into the Siskiyou National Forest, characterized by isolated prairies such as Wagontire Prairie and Jacks Prairie. For those tracking regional industry and land use, the map identifies the McKinley Mine and several borrow pits, alongside the site of the Pickle Ranch and the Coldiron Camp near the Pistol River headwaters, reflecting the area's history of ranching and resource extraction.