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2023 Map of Whetstone Point

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Whetstone Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Rogue River National Forest dominates this landscape, where the Rogue Wild and Scenic River carves through the volcanic geology of the Rogue River Range. The settlement of Prospect sits at the edge of this timber and water network, connected to industrial water management features like the App & L Canal. Higher elevations are defined by prominent geological markers such as Whetstone Point, Bald Mtn, and the distinctive Needle Rocks.

Water resources are central to the area's layout, with Bassett Reservoir and several unnamed Reservoirs located near Persist Ranch. The map traces a complex system of drainage and recreation, from the headwaters of Bitter Lick Creek and Button Creek to the specialized Jim Creek OHV Trl. Notable terrain transitions occur at Moolock Prairie and along the steep descent of Willits Ridge, documenting the land use patterns where private ranching meets federal forest reserves.