1986 Map of Wilderville

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The Rogue River dominates this mid-1980s landscape, serving as a focal point for recreation and local transport at the confluence with the Applegate River. This area showcases the transition from the river-bottom agriculture of Jerome Prairie to the steeper elevations of Sloan Mountain. A legacy of earlier transportation is visible in the Old Railroad Grade tracing through the valley, while more contemporary infrastructure like the Robertson Bridge and several river access points like Lathrop Boat Landing emphasize the importance of the water for the community. The small settlement of Wilderville anchors the southwestern portion of the sheet near Cheney Creek, while the presence of a Cemetery and a local Community College reflect the established social fabric of this rural Oregon region during the late twentieth century.