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This Land is Our Land
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To date, 168 native and 22 non-native plant species have been identified
and recorded in the Ashland Watershed. In addition, laser technology will
help the AFR project partners map and protect the Watershed’s oldest
“legacy” trees. These maps will also help scientists manage for a
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Be aware of your surroundings. Be prepared with water and proper clothing. Weather can
change drastically fast and is intensified with elevation gain. We invite you to enjoy the
Watershed and leave no trace, only footprints and memories. If recreating in the Watershed
for the first time, consider with elevation gain there is less oxygen and your heart will work
harder. Bring water, stay hydrated and monitor your excursion. The Watershed houses some
rugged wilderness that is not for the faint at heart. Tell someone where you are going, when
you will return and always have a map. Be smart and be safe!
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Ashland was voted one of the Top 10 towns to visit based
on Geo-Tourism by National Geographic Traveler. Geotourism is defined as: Tourism that sustains or enhances the
geographical character of a place – its environment, culture,
aesthetics, heritage, and the well-being of its residents. By
using this Watershed, you become a steward of the land.
Consider greening your travel, by reducing, reusing and
recycling. Reduce your carbon footprint, to find out more
visit www.sustainabletravelinternational.org
Sustainable Travel
You can become a part of this legacy. To ensure this
amazing resource of the Ashland Watershed, its drinking
water and scenic beauty continues to thrive, we ask for your
support by contributing financially. Your tax deductible
donation will go to fund future work of the Ashland Forest
Resiliency Project. As of 2014, $4 million more is needed
to complete the current AFR phase. Please make payable
to Ashland Chamber Foundation (501c3) – PO Box 1360
Ashland, Oregon 97520. For questions contact: Katharine@
ashlandchamber.com or 541-482-3486 ext. 106.
“Engage in the Legacy” Donate today.
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The Pacific Crest Trail is approximately
2,650 miles long and runs from Mexico
to Canada along the West coast mountain
ranges. Up from California through Mt.
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right up and over Mt. Ashland within 100
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intersects the Mt. Ashland Ski Road and
continue it over to Pilot Rock and into the
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The Ashland Watershed hosts many recreational events and competitions
produced by a variety of local businesses and organizations. From the
Spring Thaw to the Mt. Ashland Hill Climb and the Ashland Mountain Challenge, many
accomplished athletes come to Ashland to compete and challenge themselves.
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MAP FOR NAVIGATION OR TRAVEL. No warranty is
made by the Ashland Chamber of Commerce as to the
accuracy, reliability, or completeness of these data for
individual or aggregate use with other data. Original
data were compiled from various sources and may be
updated without notification.
This Collaborative Map Project is the result of community
cooperation between the Ashland Chamber, Ashland
Forest Resiliency Project, City of Ashland Public Works,
Ashland’s Parks & Recreation Commission, Bureau of Land
Management, Rogue - Siskiyou Forest Service and The
Nature Conservancy. Technical support from Bureau of
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The Ashland Watershed spans 18 miles from the top of Mt. Ashland to Lithia Park in town
with a vertical drop of 5800’ from Mt. Ashland’s summit at 7600’ to the town’s elevation of
1800’. At one time, Ashland was home to the longest downhill mountain bike race in the
state. Home to many successful races, events and competitions, the Watershed provides
very challenging terrain. With skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing enjoyed
above snow levels, typically 4000’ and above, Mt. Ashland receives on average 250” of
snow annually each winter. When you venture out, be prepared with water and
proper clothing as temperatures can vary 20+ degrees with the elevation gain.
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Photo credits to: Graham Lewis Fine Photography, Sean Bagshaw
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winter season revenue to the area. Mt. Ashland is a full service ski area located 18 miles traveling
from the town of Ashland off I-5 at Exit 6. The ski area sits at 7500’ with 200 skiable acres and 1200
vertical feet, 4 chairlifts, 23 trails, rentals, snow sports school program, snowboard parks and chute
skiing in the “Bowl”. Mt. Ashland has served not only as a recreational asset to the Valley but also
an educational asset, welcoming school children to learn about snow science, winter habitat and
wildlife, geology and stewardship through their educational programs. Mt. Ashland has a legacy
of environmental stewardship including 23 restoration projects they have conducted to best serve
the health of the watershed and its future.
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heights, standing dead trees, downed logs, and diverse understory communities of smaller vegetation. These are just a few of
the features that local wildlife need for nesting, denning, resting,
and foraging.
During the 1950’s, the mountain was a popular destination for local backcountry skiers and as
early as 1950 there was talk of a ski area being built on Mt. Ashland. Not until 1964 was it possible
because of the lack of an all weather road up to the mountain. After the road was built, a local
group of optimistic, dedicated and devoted skiers formed a committee and raised the necessary
funds to build a lodge and lifts.
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Your Source for:
Nature Poem
by Heidi Campbell
Upon a nice mid-spring day, Let’s take a look at Nature’s way,
Breathe the scent of nice fresh air, Feel the breeze within your hair.
The grass will poke between your toes, Smell the flowers with your nose,
Clouds form shapes within the skies, And light will glisten from your eyes.
Hear the buzzing of the bees, Climb the tallest willow trees,
Look across the meadow way, And you shall see a young deer play.
Pick the daisies as they grow, Watch a gentle cold stream flow,
Know the sounds of water splash, Catch its glimmer in a flash.
When altogether all seems sound, Lay yourself upon the ground,
Take a moment to inhale, And listen to Nature tell her tale.
Produced by
Ashland Chamber of Commerce
© Sean Bagshaw
Source: http://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/natures-way#ixzz333NRvLbk
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birds in the watershed in 2005. Using a point-count method, the abundance of birds at various locations
has been recorded. Scientists will evaluate fluctuations in bird community populations to steer forest
restoration objectives during the AFR project.
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Ashland’s drinking water source lies in the heart of the Ashland Watershed. Following
the construction of the dam and Reeder reservoir in Ashland canyon, the community of
Ashland could sustain itself. The use and protection of Ashland’s primary water source
have always been critically important to Ashland. In 2012, a 20 year master plan was
adopted to ensure adequate water supply. Due to significantly low snowpack,
rainfall and winter drought, in March 2014, Ashland City Council voted to
accelerate the connection to the Medford Water District through the development
of an emergency Talent,
Ashland, Phoenix (TAP) water line to Talent.
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perpetuity. For a detailed map visit www.landconserve.org
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to identify the plant, avoiding it and not coming into contact with it is crucial.
Poison oak can be identified by its cluster of three shiny leaflets which are reddish bronze in spring,
green in summer and reside as long thin branches curved at the end, reaching towards the sun with
short off shoots in the winter months. Even when dormant, it is still infectious. If infected, try treating
with Tech-nu and locally made Poison Oak soap. These are two of the best remedies as it runs its course.
Above 4000’ elevation, Ashland’s outdoors receive
approximately 250” of snow annually. This snowpack
is crucial to Ashland’s water supply throughout the
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educational field trips for Ashland school children are important components of this community-based project.
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quality by collecting aquatic macro-invertebrates (water bugs) from five branches of
Ashland Creek. They have found stoneflies,
mayflies and caddis flies, which only survive
in creeks with adequate oxygen and minimal
pollution. From this data, scientists determined
that our watershed’s creeks are extremely healthy.
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buckbrush and manzanita shrubs. Regular fire events reduced the amount of fuels as well as the risk of a large, intense fire. In order
to establish the settlement and now City of Ashland, European settlers arrived in the valley in the 1850s and logged trees within the
watershed. In 1892, Ashland citizens petitioned the federal government to protect the city’s water supply. The following year, President
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occurred in 1901, 1910, 1959, 2009 and in 2010. Today, these closed-canopy forests are littered with woody materials and underbrush
and lack the variety of trees and shrubs that made them resilient. The resulting shade and competition for water and nutrients does not
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Ashland’s Watershed and its natural resources. The most recent effort to address the
threat of wildfire while maintaining these diverse resources is called the Ashland Forest
Resiliency (AFR) Stewardship Project. AFR, managed under an agreement that allows
the City of Ashland, the Lomakatsi Restoration Project and The Nature Conservancy
to work as partners with the United States Forest Service. Through ongoing public input,
the community is helping to design the implementation of this forest management project.
Funded by stimulus money from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the Ashland
Forest Resiliency Stewardship Project provides a variety of green jobs in ecological forestry. By first addressing
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Encompassing 15,000+ acres and climbing 5800’ from the town of Ashland’s 1800’ up to Mt. Ashland’s 7600’ summit, 18 miles away, the
Ashland Creek Watershed provides an unmatched quality of life and natural beauty for Ashland’s residents and visitors. The Ashland
Creek begins on the slopes of Mt. Ashland and drains into Reeder Reservoir, the source of the City’s municipal water supply. Ashland
Creek continues below Reeder Reservoir through picturesque Lithia Park, the Plaza, and between Oak and Helman Streets eventually
flowing into Bear Creek below the City’s waste-water treatment plant along the Bear Creek Greenway. The majority of the watershed is
managed by the U.S. Forest Service for water production and wildlife habitat values. The City also manages nearly 700 acres of forest in
the watershed. For decades the Forest Service worked with the timber companies to manage fuels in the watershed. This collective effort
was the building block that led to the Ashland Forest Resiliency project of today.
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The mission of this educational map is to create
awareness, expand public understanding and
foster stewardship of Ashland’s outdoors and
resources. In this map you will learn of the
value and history of Ashland’s watershed,
from fire to water to a community settled
because of its alluring source. While showcasing the work done by
the Ashland Forest Resiliency project - past, present and future – the
AFR initiative provides crucial forest management for fire protection
and better access to AFR project areas to ensure the Ashland
Watershed is healthy and continues to provide Ashland’s unsurpassed
livability for decades to come.
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At the convergence of the Cascade and Siskiyou Mountains, where forested peaks give way to some of the most bio-diverse lands to have ever been shaped by geologic wonder and the
hands of time, lies a town that’s just as unique and authentic as the terrain that surrounds it. Explore the colors of each season. Take in the quality of life and natural beauty Ashland provides.
Nowhere else do so many individual experiences – from performing arts to education, wellness, and outdoor recreation – combine to create something so inspiring. While others may try,
there’s only one authentic Ashland, Oregon.
Discover a year-round paradise. Welcome to Ashland.
Ashland
City Map
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Nestled at the convergence of the Siskiyou and Cascade mountain ranges at an elevation of 2,000’, Ashland lies within one of the 13 most bio diverse regions of the world with a four season climate that supports sustainable a organic
agriculture with a rich environment for farms and vineyards. Ashland residents have a deep respect for nature and hare a common dependence on our natural environment for clean water, air and wise land use. With a highly
educated citizenry of 20,000 and sophisticated visitor base of over 300,000, Ashland is home to Southern Oregon University for over 140 years and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival founded in 1935.
Ashland’s Climate – Four Colorful Seasons The town of Ashland is located 15 miles north of the California border on Interstate 5 at the south end of the Rogue Valley, about 2,000 feet
above sea level. Mt. Ashland, part of the Siskiyou Mountain Range, rises above us to the south, 7500’ in height and the Cascade Range
lies about 30 miles to the east. Ashland is 365 miles north of San Francisco and 285 miles south of Portland. Although the climate
is fairly mild, there are four distinct seasons that bring foliage colors in the fall, snowcapped mountains in the winter and a
shade of purple, late spring as the lupine and vetch grow on the hillsides.
Lithia
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Despite Oregon’s reputation for rain, Ashland averages only 19 inches per year, plus 10 inches of snow on the
valley floor, in town. In USDA Zone 7, it has a growing season of 170 days starting in April 30. Ashland’s
climate is ideal for gardening, and is especially conducive to growing roses and vegetables such as
vine-ripened tomatoes.
Located right off Ashland’s Plaza is 93 acre,
Lithia Park. Established in 1908, it is Southern
Oregon’s oldest Park designed by Golden Gate
Park’s Superintendent, John McLaren.
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History and Today
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The Ashland Board of Trade (today Ashland
Chamber of Commerce) met with the newly
elected city council and mayor in December
1891 and agreed to petition to reserve the
Ashland watershed. The petition delivered to
President Cleveland requested that a forest
reserve be set aside on Ashland Creek from the
public land to protect the water supply from
“timber land speculators and other types of
vandals”. The proclamation for the Ashland
Forest Reserve came in September 1893 with
the express purpose of protecting the
municipal Watershed.
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Ashland has attracted many
by the healing waters of the
mineral springs located in
Lithia Park, said to have a
healing power generated by
the Lithium water. You can
taste the water today on the
fountain on the Plaza.
Ashland enjoys a wellness
quality to its livability from
fresh air, to local, organic produce, a commitment
to sustainability and peaceful way of life.
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The Last Path
More Traveled The Historic Railroad and Downtown Districts showcase Ashland’s
history. In 1887, when they dorve the last spike on the rails
along A Street in Ashland, they complete the railroad that
encircled the nation. That Golden Spike marked the beginning of
Ashland’s connection to markets along the West Coast and far
beyond. Train time was exciting in the Historic Railroad District.
At the sound of an approaching whistle, the horse-drawn
coaches would rush down to A Street to be the first to meet
the passengers and get a spot
to park. Nearby
restaurants would bang
gongs to lure hungry
passengers past the station
dining room.
Today the Historic Railroad
District is home to
unique galleries, artist
studios, inns,
restaurants and cafes, live music and a railroad
museum where a grand station once received
train passengers from distant cities.
www.ashlandrrmuseum.org
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Ashland Parks and Recreation Commission provides and promotes recreational opportunities and preserves and maintains public lands. Since 1908
citizens of Ashland have supported Ashland’s wonderful park system which
includes 93 acre Lithia Park and 16 other managed parks within the City.
Ashland parks include wildlife, natural beauty and fun activities for all ages.
Note the parks with “paws” denote parks that are dog-friendly. Ashland
parks offer so much including tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, water
play, nature trails, Oak Knoll Golf Course, Ashland Senior Center, North
Mountain Park and the Rotary Centennial Ice Rink, November through
March in Lithia Park.
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A ST
ABBOTT AV
ACORN CR
ALASKA ST
ALDER LN
ALICIA AV
ALIDA ST
ALLISON ST
ALMEDA DR
ALMOND ST
ALNUTT ST
ALTA AV
ALTAMONT ST
ANN ST
APPLE WY
APPLEGATE WY
ASHLAND ACRES RD
ASHLAND CREEK DR
ASHLAND LOOP RD
E6-E8
ASHLAND MINE RD
ASHLAND ST
G6-J6
AUBURN ST
AUDRY CR
AUDUBON WY
AUGUSTA CT
AVERY ST
D3, D4-E4
H5
I6
E5
D2
D3-E3
E4-E5
D4, D5-E5
D2
C3-C4
C4
C3-C4
E5
E3
H8
J6
G2-G3
C6
D6-D7,
B ST
BARBARA ST
BARRINGTON CR
BAUM ST
BEACH AV
BEACH ST
BEAVER SLIDE
BELLVIEW AV
BENJAMIN CT
BENSON WY
BERRY LN
BESWICK WY
BIRCHWOOD LN
BIRDSONG LN
BIRNAM WOOD RD
BLACK OAK WY
BLACKBERRY LN
BLAINE ST
BLUE HERON LN
BLUE SKY LN
BOULDER CREEK LN
BRIDGE ST
BRISCOE PL
BRISTOL ST
BROOKS LN
BUSH ST
BUTLER CREEK RD
C ST
A3, B2-B3
D5-J5,
D5
H5
D3
J7
F5
With approximately 300 days of sunshine, warm days and cool nights, Ashland resides within
a ‘mediterranean type climate’ with vintners producing over 70 varietals of grapes and 1,800
acres of vineyards in the Rogue Valley making Southern Oregon one of the most diverse
winegrowing regions in the world. There is also an abundance of locally grown
produce, locally picked fresh fruit and vegetables, and locally caught fish. Locals
believe and participate in sustainable, multiple cooperatives that stretch from
nearby farms and ranches. Food providers search out local producers to partner
with local restaurants bringing the ‘farm to table’ concept to your plate. The
unique growing region of Ashland’s outlying areas provides unmatched
access to such quality, organic, local produce,
it makes it easy for
residents and visitors to take part and
support local businesses. For the culinary traveler, don’t
miss the Ashland
Chamber’s Visitor & Convention
Bureau’s Ashland
Culinary Festival each November
showcasing local,
talented Chefs, food artisans, workshops and more.
Ashland Parks Foundation’s purpose is to enhance Ashland’s quality
of life by financially supporting its park system and other nonprofit organizations, groups and projects.
Watershed
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J7
C4-D4
D4
E5-E6
D4
H7
B3
I7
H6
G6-G7
H5
C4
B3-B4
H7
H6-H7
E5
F4
H8
E2
F5
E3
G7
H5
C4, D3-D4
B0
D4-E4
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CALIFORNIA ST
CALLE
GUANAJUATO WY
CALYPSO CT
CAMBRIDGE ST
CAMELOT DR
CAMPUS WY
CANYON PARK DR
CAPELLA CR
CAROL ST
CASCADE ST
CATALINA DR
CEDAR WY
CENTRAL AV
CHAPMAN LN
CHERRY LN
CHESTNUT ST
CHITWOOD LN
CHURCH ST
CLARENCE LN
CLARK AV
CLAY CREEK WY
CLAY ST
CLEAR CREEK DR
CLINTON ST
CLOVER LN
COBBLESTONE CT
COOLIDGE ST
F4-F5
COURTNEY ST
COVENTRY PL
CREEK DR
CREEK STONE WY
CREEKSIDE RD
CRESTVIEW DR
CRISPIN ST
CROCKER ST
CROWSON RD
CUB CR
CYPRESS CR
CYPRESS POINT LP
DEAD INDIAN
MEMORIAL RD
DEER VISTA LN
DEWEY ST
DIANE ST
DITCH RD
DOGWOOD WY
DOLLARHIDE WY
DOVER AV
DRAGER ST
DRAGONFLY LN
DREW LN
E ASHLAND LN
E HERSEY ST
E HILLS DR
E JEFFERSON AV
D4
F4
C2-D2
E2
F4
H7
H6
E3
E6
C3
B2
C3, D3-D4
H7
C2
C2-C3
H7
C4-D4
E6
G6
H6
G6, H4-H7
D3, D4, E4
E3
I5-I6
E2
C3
D5
C2-D2
G5-H5
E3
A4-B4
G7-H7
D3
H5
I7-J7
H6
D2
J6-J7
E MAIN ST
E NEVADA ST
E PEBBLE BEACH DR
EAGLE CREEK LN
EAGLE MILL RD
B1-E1
EASTBROOK WY
EASTERLING LN
EIGHTH ST
ELIZABETH AV
ELKADER ST
F5-F7
ELMS ST
EMERICK ST
EMIGRANT CR RD
EMMA ST
ENDERS ALLEY
ENGLE ST
EUCLID AV
EUREKA ST
EVAN LN
EVERGREEN LN
EXIT 14
EXIT 19
FAIR OAKS AV
FAIR OAKS CT
J4-J6
G7
E4-E5
H6
C3-C4
B3
H5
G7
D2-D3
G7
H7
C0
D3-E3
I4-I5
I6
D4-H4, H5J5, J6
D2-G2, H1,
H2
I6-J6
H7
A0-C0,
D3
C2
E4
C2
E6-E7,
F6
E4
J5
E6-F6
D4
H5
E5
E4
F4
F4
I5-I6
A0-B0
E2
E2
FAIRVIEW ST
FAIRWAY CT
FAITH AV
FERN ST
FERNWOOD DR
FIELDER ST
FIFTH ST
FORDYCE ST
FOREST ST
FORK ST
FOURTH ST
FOX ST
FRANCES LN
FRANK HILL RD
FREMONT ST
FRIENDSHIP ST
GAERKY CREEK RD
GARDEN WY
GARFIELD ST
GLENDALE AV
GLENDOWER ST
GLENN ST
GLENVIEW DR
GLENWOOD DR
GOLDEN ASPEN PL
GOLDEN SPIKE WY
GRANDVIEW DR
GRANITE ST
D5-E5
I6
G6
E6-F6
B3
F6
E4
F4
E6
D4
D4-E4
B2
F6
A1-A2, B2
G6
D5
H2-I2
G6-G7
F4-F5
H6
D2
C3
D4-D6
E5-E6
E2
E4
B3-C3, C4
C4-C6,
D4-D6
GRANT ST
GREAT OAKS DR
GREENSPRINGS
HWY 66
GREENBRIAR PL
GREENMEADOWS WY
GRESHAM ST
GRIZZLY DR
GROVER ST
GUTHRIE ST
HARGADINE ST
HARMONY CR
HARMONY LN
HARRISON ST
HEATHER ST
HELMAN ST
HEMLOCK LN
HENLEY WY
HENRY ST
HERBERT ST
HIAWATHA PL
HIDDEN LN
HIGH ST
HIGHWOOD DR
HILLCREST ST
HILLENDALE DR
HILLVIEW DR
HITT RD
HOLLY ST
HOMES AV
HOPE ST
HORN CREEK RD
C6-D7
HUNTER CT
IDAHO ST
INDIANA ST
IOWA ST
IRISH LN
IVY LN
JACKSON RD
JAQUELYN ST
JEFFERSON AV
JENNIFER ST
JENSEN LN
JESSICA LN
JOY AV
JULIAN CT
KEARNEY ST
KENT ST
KESTREL PW
KIRK LN
KNOLL CREST DR
LAKOTA WY
LANTERN HILL DR
LARKIN LN
C2
E3
J6-J7
C2
H7-H8
D4-D5
H6
C2
D5
D4
G6
G6-G7
E5
D5
D2-D4
E3-E4
D6
E5
D5
F7-G7
J6-J7
C3-C4, D4
F7
D4-D5
J6
G6-G7
C4-C5
D5-E5
G5
G7
A8-D8,
G5
E5
F5-F6
D5-G5
C0
E6
A0-A1
H6-H7
I6
D5
G2-G3
D3-E3
G6
E2
E5
C2-D2
E2
F4
I5
B2
C5-D5
E5
LARKSPUR LN
LEE ST
LEONARD ST
LIBERTY ST
LILAC CR
LINCOLN ST
LINDA AV
LINDSAY LN
LISA LN
LIT WY
LITHIA WY
LOGAN DR
LONG WY
LORI LN
LOWE RD
LUNA VISTA ST
LUPINE DR
LYNN ST
MADRONE ST
MAE ST
MALLARD ST
MANZANITA ST
MAPLE ST
MAPLE WY
MARIPOSA CT
MARY JANE AV
MAYWOOD WY
MC BRIDE LN
E3
F5
F6
E5-E6
F6-G6
F4-F5
G7-H7
C2
E6
G5-G6
D4
C4
D5-D6
C3
A0
C3
H8
E3
F6
G6-H6
F4
C3
C3
C3
E2
H6-H7
J6
G2-H2
MCCALL DR
MCKENZIE
CANYON RD
MEADE ST
MEADOW DR
MEADOWLARK WY
MERRILL CR
MERRILL ST
MICHELLE AV
MICKELSON WY
MILL POND RD
MISTLETOE RD
MOHAWK ST
MONROE ST
MONTE VISTA ST
MONTVIEW ST
MORADA LN
MORSE AV
MORTON ST
MOUNTAIN
MEADOWS CR
MOUNTAIN
MEADOWS DR
MOUNTAIN VIEW DR
MUNSON DR
N FIRST ST
N LAUREL ST
N MAIN ST
H5
A1-A2, B2
D4-D5
G5-H5
E3
D5
D5
D2
H6
F4
H6, I6-I7
G7-H7
F6
B2
C4-C5
H7
E4-E5
D6, E4-E6
E2
E2-E3
D3
F4
D4
C3, D2-D3
B2-C2, C3-
D3, D4
E1-E4
D4
D4
F4
E2
E3-F3
G7-H7
E4
C4
G4-G6
B2
H6
C3
C4-D4
B4
J6
I6-I7, J6-J7
D3-E3
D2
D1-D4
G6
B3
D3
H6
F4
F7
C3-D3
N MOUNTAIN AV
N PIONEER ST
N SECOND ST
N WIGHTMAN ST
NANDINA ST
NEPENTHE RD
NEZLA ST
NINTH ST ALLEY
NOB HILL ST
NORMAL AV
NORTON ST
NOVA DR
NURSERY ST
NUTLEY ST
NYLA LN
OAK HILL CR
OAK KNOLL DR
OAK LAWN AV
OAK MEADOWS PL
OAK ST
OAKWAY CR
OAKWOOD DR
OHIO ST
OLD MILL WY
OLD WILLOW LN
ONEIDA CR
ORANGE AV
ORCHARD LN
ORCHARD ST
ORCHID ST
OREGON ST
OTIS ST
OVERLOOK DR
OXFORD ST
PALM AV
PALMER RD
PAPE ST
PARADISE LN
PARK RIDGE PL
PARK ST
PARKER ST
PARKSIDE DR
PATRICK LN
PATTERSON ST
PATTON LN
PAVILION PL
PEACHEY RD
PEARL ST
PENNSYLVANIA AV
PENNY DR
PEROZZI ST
PHELPS ST
PIEDMONT DR
PILOT VIEW DR
PINE ST
B0
B3-B4, C3
F4
F6-G6
C2-D2
E2
C2-D2
F5
F6
B3
G7
E3
G6-G7
G5
D2-D3
A2-B2
D3-E3
E2
E2
G7
D5
E5
F6
D2
E3
C4
H2-I2
C4-D4
PINECREST TR
PLACER RUN
PLAZA AV
PLAZA LP
PLEASANT WY
PLUM RIDGE CT
PLUM RIDGE DR
POMPADOUR DR
PONDEROSA DR
POPLAR PL
PRACHT ST
PRATHER ST
PRIM ST
PROSPECT ST
QUIET LN
QUINCY ST
QUINN LN
RANCH RD
RANDY ST
RAVENWOOD PL
RAY LN
RIDGE RD
RIVER ROCK RD
ROCA ST
ROCK ST
ROGUE PL
ROGUE VALLEY
HWY 99
F6-F7, G7
B4
G7
D4
E6
E2
E2-E3
H1-H2, I2
F7
D3
E5
B3
B2-B3
E6-F6
C2
F5
E2
H8
C2-D2
D4
G5-G6
D4-D5
E3
F5-F6
C3
E3-E4
B1-B2
ROMEO DR
ROSE LN
ROSS LN
RUSSELL ST
S FIRST ST
S LAUREL ST
S MOUNTAIN AV
S PIONEER ST
S SECOND ST
S VALLEY VIEW RD
SALISHAN CT
SAM EVANS PL
SARATOGA LN
SATSUMA CT
SCENIC DR
SCHOFIELD ST
SEENA LN
SEVENTH ST
SHAMROCK LN
SHERIDAN ST
SHERMAN ST
SHERWOOD AV
SISKIYOU BL
A0-A1,
F4
F4
G7
E4
D4
C3-C4
E4-E6
C5, D4-D5
D4
A0-A1
J7
H8
H6
E2-E3
C3-C5
B2-C2
F4
E4
G5-G6
B2-C2
E4-E5
G6
D4, E4-E5,
F5-F6, G6,
H6-H7,
I7-I8,
J8
SIXTH ST
SKIDMORE ST
SKYCREST DR
SKYLARK PL
SLEEPY HOLLOW DR
SPRING CREEK DR
SPRING HILL DR
SPRING WY
ST ANDREWS CR
STADIUM ST
STARFLOWER LN
STARLITE PL
STONERIDGE AV
STONY PT
STRAWBERRY LN
SUMMIT ST
SUNNYVIEW ST
SUNRISE ST
SUNSET AV
SUNSHINE CR
SUSAN LN
SUTTON PL
SYLVIA ST
TAKELMA WY
TAMARACK PL
TAYLOR ST
TERRA AV
TERRACE ST
E4
C3
B3, C3-C4
E2
D3-E3
I6
H6
H6-H7
J7
F5
E3-E4
F7
E2
E2
B4, C4-C5
D5
B3-B4, C4
F6
G6
B3
C3
I5-I6
E3
H6
G7
D5-D6
G6-G7
D4-D6
TESSA LN
THIMBLEBERRY LN
THIRD ST
THORNTON WY
TIMBERLINE TR
TOLLIVER LN
TOLMAN CREEK RD
TUCKER ST
TUDOR CR
TUDOR ST
TWIN PINES CR
UNION ST
UNIVERSITY WY
VAN NESS AV
VANSANT ST
VENTURA CR
VERDA ST
VILLAGE GREEN DR
VILLAGE PARK DR
VILLAGE SQUARE DR
VILLARD ST
VISTA ST
VORIS AV
W FORK ST
W HERSEY ST
W JACKSON RD
W NEVADA ST
W PEBBLE BEACH DR
B4
E4
D4
B2-B3
F7
D3
H4-H8
B2-C2
D2
C2-D2
I6
D5, E4-E5
F5
C3-D3
C2
G6
G6-G7, H7
E4-F4
F4
F4
H5
D4
D2
D4-D5
C3-D3
B1-B2
C2-D2
I6
WALKER AV
WALNUT ST
WASHINGTON ST
WATER ST
WATERLINE RD
WEBSTER ST
WEDGEWOOD LN
WEISSENBACK WY
WELLER LN
WEST ST
WESTWOOD ST
WIGHTMAN ST
WILDCAT LN
WILDWOOD WY
WILEY ST
WILL DODGE WY
WILLIAMSON WY
WILLOW ST
WIMER ST
WINBURN WY
WINDSOR ST
WINE ST
WINTER DR
WOODLAND DR
WOOLEN WY
WRIGHTS CREEK DR
YMCA WY
YORK ST
G4-G7
C2-C3
I6
D3-D4
D6-E6
F5-G5
J6
F6
E5-E6
C3
B4-C4
F4-F5
A1, B1-B2
E6
B3-C3
D4
E3-E4
D2-D3
B3-C3
C4-C5, D4
F6-G6
G6-H6
C6
F6-G6
C3
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H5-H6
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Discover a year-round base camp for adventure. Welcome to Outdoorland.
Ashland’s national reputation for the arts is complemented by its burgeoning recognition for recreation. Welcoming cyclists, hikers, trail runners, birders, equestrians and those who want to take in Ashland’s natural beauty, Ashland’s outdoors and surrounding area offer a combination of amazing adventures.
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When accessing Ashland’s
outdoors please be aware of
private land boundaries. Our
region has invested in public
lands and designating those
lands as national parks, forests
and wilderness areas that are
vital to the region’s economic
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A natural mountain lake with 7.5 miles circumference, Lake
of the Woods is not on a reservoir system therefore the level of
the lake stays fairly consistent. The Resort encompasses 1250
acres and includes 32 cabins, camping sites, a lodge and summer
restaurant along with a nice beach area for all ages. Fishing and
boating abound while mountain biking and hiking can be enjoyed
on the Rye Spur Trail that spans from Lake of the Woods to Fish Lake
skirting around the base of Brown Mountain. Dried lava flows can be
seen on the trail and stunning views of Mt. McLoughlin.
The Mountain Lakes are made up of natural high mountain lakes
with beautiful clean, clear water. Ashland makes the ideal base camp
for year-round outdoor adventure only 20 miles away.
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be enjoyed. The Pacific Crest Trail’s 40 mile section runs
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adjacent to the area. In the winter months, folks enjoy
Campground
cross-country skiing, 60 miles of snowmobiling trails and
tubing. The resort includes a Watchable wildlife site
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Minutes from Ashland Emigrant Lake occupies 1467 acres and
12 mile lake frontage. The grounds, managed by Jackson
County Parks encompasses 32 camp sites and RV sites and
a waterslide with 280 foot twin flumes for the summer
months. Home to the Ashland Rowing Club, water
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The highest point of the Interstate 5 corridor that runs from
Canada to Mexico is just south of Ashland on the California
state line and is 4,000’ in elevation. This elevation gain is
typically at or above snow levels in the wintertime. ODOT,
Oregon Department of Transportation provides a website for
Oregon’s road conditions www.tripcheck.com which provides
road cameras and updates for I-5 in addition to the highways
and major roads surrounding Ashland’s valley. When traveling
around Ashland in the higher elevations, carry chains or traction
tires and be prepared.
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The history of fire can not only be seen in Ashland’s Watershed, but on the
summit of Grizzly Peak from when the
East Antelope fire burned the
northern flank of Grizzly Peak in 2003.
Walking through the Grizzly peak trail
really illustrates fire ecology as the
forest works to rebuild itself. Since the
fire, wildflowers have rebounded
growing in amongst the miner’s lettuce.
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Situated where the Klamath, Siskiyou and
Cascade Mountain Ranges converge, setting the
stage for a unique mixing of diverse habitats in a
small area.
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Early white explorers encountered ferocious and numerous grizzly bears. It was
mid 1850’s, when a young settler, busy rounding up cattle, barely escaped a fatal
encounter near the summit. By the 1890’s the area’s last grizzlies had been hunted to
extinction. Hence, the name Grizzly Peak. At an elevation of 5922’, Grizzly Peak affords
an outstanding view of the Rogue Valley and the city of Ashland. This short trail to the
summit passes through a mixed forest of fir and pine. The trail also offers outstanding
views of the Cascades including Diamond Peak, Mt. McLoughlin, and Mt. Shasta. In
early summer, wildflowers put on a spectacular show along the trail. Keep an eye out
for elk or deer, as well as many other animals including Golden Eagles and other birds
of prey. The trail length is 3 miles, one way difficulty: Moderate Use level; Moderate to
High. www.BLM.gov .
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CSNM is the first monument set aside solely for
the preservation of biodiversity. There you will
find Iris Chrysophylla, California Poppy, Greene’s
Mariposa Lily, the Northern Spotted Owl, Gentner
Frittilaria and the butterly known as the Chalcedona
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The Cascade Siskiyou National Monument was established June 9th, 2000 by the
presidential proclamation of William J. Clinton, in recognition of its remarkable
ecology and to protect a diverse range of biological, geological, aquatic,
archeological, and historic objects. The CSNM is part of the BLM’s National
Conservation
Landscape System, preserving some of America’s most spectacular
landscapes. In 2009, the Soda Mountain Wilderness was
designated by Congress, enhancing the protection of
some 25,000 acres in the southern portion of the
Monument. Managed by BLM, you are invited to
have a safe, low-impact experience while in the
monument. The primary way to explore is by
hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. For access points and
a detailed map, you can visit www.BLM.gov
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RATER LAKE, OR ~85 MI
BROOKINGS, OR ~1135 MI
EUGENE, OR ~175 MI
PORTLAND, OR ~280 MI
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Free flowing. Unpolluted, Primitive. Congress uses these
words to describe 203 designated National Wild and
Scenic Rivers in the US, 26 of which are in the Central
Cascades. They flow through canyons, old-growth
forests, mountains and farmlands, and are recognized as
vital fisheries for Native American tribes.
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Much of the land shown in these
four regional maps is land that is
managed and maintained by
Bureau of Land Management.
(shown in yellow). The Bureau
of Land Management (BLM)
forests provide valuable fish and
wildlife habitat, recreational
opportunities, forest products
and clean water. The BLM
emphasizes balancing the
ecological economic and social
aspects of forests, managing
them to consider the needs of
future generations.
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Ten lakes including Oregon’s only National Park,
Crater Lake and five major rivers are within an
hour’s drive from Ashland. One of the most wellknown rivers in Southern Oregon is the Rogue
River which is 215 miles long, from its origin
within Crater Lake to where it meets the ocean in
Gold Beach. Many kayakers, boaters, rafters and
fishermen enjoy accessing the Rogue River.
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the Sky Lakes Wilderness. The mountain has
held different names in its history
including Mt. Pit, named after the
California Pit River and Big Butte. In
1838 it was named after John
McLoughlin, a Chief Factor for the
Hudson’s Bay Company. There is one trail
to the summit that is 5.5 miles one way up
climbing 4,000’ in elevation. To park at the
trailhead you will need a Northwest
Forest Pass. The trail is mostly hiked in
the summer months while backcountry skiers enjoy climbing and
skiing the various sides of the
mountain. A guide is suggested
that knows the area well.
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side of the mountain and
connects to the one trail to the
summit. It is known in local
fishermen folklore that when you
see the “angel wings” or long slabs
of snow in the shape of mirrored
wing shapes on the west slope,
that is when the salmon are
running and it is time to fish.
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