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1998 Map of Signal Buttes

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Signal Buttes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

The Rogue River dominates this landscape, winding through Curry County alongside the Coquille Scenic Byway. The map captures a mix of river-bottom settlements and high-elevation landmarks, from the cluster at Jerrys Flat to the remote Pickle Ranch (Site) near the confluence of Hunter Creek. The terrain is characterized by numerous river bars such as Coyote Bar and Orchard Bar, and named riffles like Hawkins Riffle and Gillespie Riffle, which reflect the historic river navigation and recreation patterns of the region.

Upland areas are marked by significant landmarks like Signal Buttes and Grizzly Mountain, while smaller sites offer value for local history researchers. These include the Rumley Cem on Canfield Hill and the McKinley Mine tucked away near the Rogue River National Forest boundary. Named prairies like Wagoner Prairie and Long Prairie indicate pockets of open ground amidst the heavily timbered drainages of Jim Hunt Creek and Kimball Creek.