2014 Map of Takilma

About this map

The Siskiyou National Forest dominates this pocket of southwestern Oregon, where the drainage of the East Fork Illinois River carves through a landscape of steep ridges and numerous named gulches. The small settlements of Takilma and Bridgeview occupy the flatter ground near the river, connected by local routes like Takilma Rd and Holland Loop Rd. The map reveals a history of resource extraction and rugged terrain, evidenced by the high concentration of gulches named for individuals or numbered sequences, such as Walker Gulch, Number Seven Gulch, and Browntown Gulch. High points like Elder Mtn, Mt Hope, and Page Mtn offer significant vertical relief above the winding paths of Althouse Cr and its many tributaries. This survey captures the intersection of forestry land, small-scale habitation, and the complex hydraulic network of the Josephine County backcountry.