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2011 Map of Takilma

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Takilma
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Takilma and the surrounding Josephine County mountains define this study of southwest Oregon's resource-rich landscape. The settlement patterns follow a network of steep drainages, where the heritage of mining is etched into the terrain through names like Ramsey Mine, Frog Pond Mine, and Ponyshoe Mine. These sites sit alongside numerous named gulches such as Hydraulic Gulch and Deadman Gulch, pointing to a history of hydraulic operations and early prospector movements.

The rugged geography is anchored by Elder Mountain and Mount Hope, with the East Fork Illinois River and Althouse Creek providing the primary drainage. While once-populated centers like Browntown appear more as geographic markers, the modern landscape includes the Page Mountain Sno-Park, serving as a contemporary recreational point within the Forest Service road system. The map documents an intricate web of timber and access routes, including Science and Medicine Rd, winding through the high ridges and deep gulches of the Klamath Mountains.