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1983 Map of Sterling Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Sterling Creek drainage and the steep canyons of the Rogue River National Forest dominate this landscape in southern Jackson County. The settlement of Buncom serves as a historic focal point where several gulches and ridges converge, reflecting the region's long-standing connection to the wood and water of the Siskiyou Mountains. To the east, the topography rises toward Anderson Butte and Nelson Mountain, punctuated by a dense network of watercourses including Little Luck Creek and Griffin Creek.

Public land management is evident through the presence of the Tunnel Ridge Recreation Site and the Little Applegate Recreation Site, both situated along the winding course of the Little Applegate River. Local history is anchored by family-named landmarks like Barr Ranch and Nelson Meadow, alongside a complex system of drainage features such as Dutch Gulch and Miller Gulch that illustrate the intricate hydrology of the area during the early 1980s.