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1943 Map of Trail

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Trail
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

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The Rogue River dominates this mid-century landscape, winding south from its confluence with Canyon Creek past the settlement of Trail and down toward Shady Cove. In the southern portion of the sheet, the Camp White Military Reservation occupies a significant portion of the Sams Valley floor, illustrating the region's mobilization during the war years. This area shows a mix of established ranching and nascent military use, with family names preserved at Drake Ranch, Yunkers Ranch, and Cliff Ranch.

Resource extraction is evident through the Logging Railroad in the northeast and the Mountain King Mine to the west. Infrastructure like the Dodge Bridge and a Gaging Sta along the river provide specific points of interest for historical researchers. Education and community life are marked by the locations of the Meadows Sch and Reese Creek Sch, while the remote northern reaches contain the Rogue River National Forest and landmarks like Chicago Cabin.