2014 Map of Union Creek

About this map

The Rogue River carves through the high timberlands of the Cascades, defining the geography of this 2014 survey along the border of Douglas and Jackson counties. This mountainous landscape is dominated by the Umpqua National Forest and the Rogue River National Forest, where volcanic peaks like Wolf Peak and Mt Stella rise above a dense network of forest roads and drainages. The small settlement of Union Creek serves as a central point of human activity, situated near the junction of the Crater Lake Hwy and the W Diamond Lake Hwy. Downstream, the river passes through the geologic landmark of the Natural Bridge, illustrating the subsurface drainage patterns common in this basalt-rich region. The map also detail numerous watercourses such as Castle Cr and Whisky Cr, alongside fire and access roads like Huckleberry Rd and Flat Creek Rd that navigate the high-elevation terrain.