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2024 Map of Takilma

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Takilma
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Takilma and Bridgeview anchor this portion of the Illinois Valley along the East Fork Illinois River, illustrating a landscape shaped by both early mining and rugged timberlands. The terrain is defined by a dense network of gulches and ridges, including Democrat Gulch, Tartar Gulch, and Blind Sam Gulch, which drain from the heights of Buckhorn Ridge toward the valley floor. These named features reflect the area's prospecting heritage, while the steep slopes of Elder Mtn and Page Mtn mark the transition into the Siskiyou National Forest.

A network of local roads like Queen of Bronze Rd and Waldo Rd trace the historical movement between settlement centers and resource extraction points. Along the southern boundary near the Klamath National Forest, the topography becomes increasingly intricate around Frog Pond and Pigeon Gulch. This map provides a detailed view of Josephine County's backcountry, where water features like Althouse Creek and Althouse Slough remain central to the geography of the valley.