2017 Map of Wimer

About this map

Evans Valley and the community of Wimer anchor this topographic view of the Southern Oregon interior, where the landscape is defined by the complex drainage of Evans Creek and its many named gulches. The terrain rises sharply toward Elk Mtn and the Josephine County line, punctuated by strategic passes such as China Gap and Coker Gap. This 2017 study illustrates a sophisticated network of water management and rural infrastructure, from the early-century irrigation legacy of the Vroman Ditch and Red Ditch to the presence of Springbrook Airport. The map traces a myriad of secondary routes including Queens Branch Rd and Battle Mountain Fire Rd, revealing how contemporary roads follow the natural contours of the gulches, such as French Gulch and Bummer Gulch, which have long shaped the local economy and settlement patterns.