1983 Map of Trail

About this map

The Rogue River dominates the southern landscape of this Jackson County survey, winding past the small settlements of Shady Cove and Rogue Elk. The terrain is characterized by the convergence of the Rogue River National Forest and Umpqua National Forest, where steep ridges like Sugarloaf Mtn and Bear Mountain overlook a complex network of drainages including Clear Creek and West Branch Elk Creek. River-specific landmarks such as Cable Hole, Rogue River Riffle, and Bent Hole indicate the importance of the waterway for local recreation and navigation near Rogue Elk County Park. In the northern uplands, the map traces the namesake Trail route as it moves through the canyon towards Meyers, providing a detailed look at the rural infrastructure and land management boundaries defined by the Willamette Meridian during the early 1980s.