Federal Register

FRIDAY, JULY 7, 1972

WASHINGTON, D.C.

Volume 37  Number 131

PART II

DEPARTMENT OF

THE INTERIOR

Bureau of Land Management

ROGUE NATIONAL WILD AND SCENIC

RIVER, OREGON

Notice of revised development and management plans Forest Service, Forest Supervisor’s Office, with the classification. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Siskiyou National Forest, Grants Pass, OR Development of a rationale for protecting Bureau of Land Management 97526. and preserving the outstanding scenic, recre- The plan shall take effect 90 days from the ational, historic, cultural, and other values of ROGUE NATIONAL WILD AND date of publication of this notice. the designated rivers and their immediate Sincerely yours, environments for the benefit of present and SCENIC RIVER, OREG. BURTON W. SILCOCK, future generations is implicit within the Act. It Director, is the objective of this river plan to present Notice of Revised Development and Bureau of Land Management. such a rationale. Management Plans Separate but coordinated river plans for the The following is a proposed combined plan EDWARD P. CLIFF, management of the Rogue River were for development, operation and management Chief, U.S. Forest Service. prepared by the Forest Service and the Bureau of the Rogue National Wild and Scenic River June 28, 1972. of Land Management in September and administered by the Bureau of Land October, 1969. In the development of these ROGUE RIVER PLAN Management (BLM) and the U.S. Forest plans, public participation was obtained Service (FS) in accordance with Public Law A COMPONENT OF THE NATIONAL WILD AND SCE- through an ad hoc steering committee, public NIC RIVERS SYSTEM 90-542. That portion of the Rogue River meeting, and consultation with individuals under the administration of the Bureau of INTRODUCTION and groups. Subsequent to the acceptance and publishing of the two river plans in the Land Management extends from the mouth of Public Law 90-542, October 2, 1968, the FEDERAL REGISTER, October 24, 1969, the the Applegate River downstream “Wild and Scenic Rivers Act” hereinafter decision was made by the agencies that the approximately 47 miles to the Siskiyou Na- referred to as “The Act”, designates certain plans should be combined into one. Unifor- tional Forest Boundary near Marial. The For- selected rivers of the Nation possessing out- mity of administration and management could est Service has administrative responsibilities standing scenic, recreational, natural, and more easily be demonstrated if both agencies for that portion of the Rogue River from the other similar values and characteristics to be referred to one plan. Siskiyou National Forest boundary down- preserved and protected for the benefit and Emphasis is on the development of sound stream approximately 37 miles to the Lobster enjoyment of present and future generations. management objectives for the river and ad- Creek Bridge. The portion of the Rogue River designated jacent lands together with the necessary di- This single plan revises and combines the as a component of the National Wild and rections for reaching these objectives. In this BLM and the FS Master Plans for the Rogue Scenic Rivers System extends from the mouth sense, then, the river plan can be considered River component of the National Wild and of the Applegate River (about 6 miles policy which establishes the framework to Scenic Rivers system published in the Federal downstream from Grants Pass) downstream to guide detailed implementation plans for rec- Register October 24 and October 7, 1969, and the Lobster Creek Bridge (about 11 miles reation, wildlife and fisheries habitat, timber as “House Document No. 91-175” and upstream from its mouth), a total distance of management, etc. These detailed plans will be “House Document No. 91-170” respectively. 84 miles. prepared with the respective resource staff Although the original BLM and FS Master The river is to be administered by agencies specialists of the agencies as a part of the Plans were closely coordinated, there was of the Departments of the Interior and regular planning procedures. The implemen- some difference in language which caused Agriculture as agreed upon by the Secretaries tation plans will be coordinated with those of public confusion. therefore, the BLM and FS of both Departments. The portion of the river the state and local agencies. The assistance cooperatively developed this combined from the mouth of the Applegate downstream and cooperation of private landowners will be Rogue River Plan. This plan will guide both to Marial, a distance of approximately 47 encouraged. agencies in their development and manage- miles, will be administered by the Bureau of Information concerning the river and de- ment of the Rogue Wild and Scenic River. Land Management (BLM). The lower 37 tailed plans may be obtained by writing or The boundaries of the Rogue Wild and miles are located within the boundaries of the visiting the BLM Oregon State Office in Scenic River and areas of responsibility for Siskiyou National Forest and will be ad- Portland, the Medford District Office, the BLM and FS remain unaltered. Appendices ministered by the Forest Service of the U.S. USFS Region 6 Office in Portland, or the and supplemental information remain un- Department of Agriculture (USFS). The term Siskiyou National Forest Office In Grants changed. The only substantial revision per- “The Agencies,” as used hereafter, refers to Pass. tains to expansion of existing lodges on the the USFS and BLM, or to either one when stretch of river classified as Wild River. Un- used singularly. RIVER BOUNDARIES AND OWNERSHIP der the original BLM Master Plan, lodge Classification of this portion of river into RIVER BOUNDARIES expansion was permitted provided approval the three classes presented in the Act has been Several factors influenced the location of of construction and site plans was obtained proposed together with supporting man- the river boundaries. The Act limits the area from BLM. The original FS Plan did not agement objectives and directives. within the boundaries to not more than an allow expansion of lodges. The new com- The Act charges that “Each component of average of 320 acres per mile. With a length bined plan prohibits lodge expansion. the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System of 84 river miles to be included within the The plan is available for public review and will be administered in such manner as to boundaries, a maximum area of 26,880 acres comment at the following BLM and FS protect and enhance the values which caused is possible. offices: it to be included in said system without, in- Of primary importance was the nature and Bureau of Land Management, Division of sofar as is consistent therewith, limiting other condition of the land area seen from the river Recreation, Interior Building, Washington, uses that do not substantially interfere with or river bank. Protection of this primary view D.C. 20240. public use and enjoyment of these values. In area is one of the principal management ob- Forest Service, Division of Recreation, Agri- such administration, primary emphasis shall jectives. culture Building, Washington, D.C. 20250. be given to protecting its aesthetic, scenic, Boundaries are on legal subdivision and Bureau of Land Management, Oregon State historic, archeologic, and scientific features. * property lines where possible. On the basis of Office, 729 Northeast Oregon Street, Port- * *” the above consideration, the river boundaries land, OR 97208. Each agency charged with the administra- contained a total of 25,999 acres–an average Forest Service, Pacific Northwest Region, tion of an initial component of the National of 310 acres per river mile. 319 Southwest Pine Street, Portland, OR Wild and Scenic Rivers System must, within 97208. 1 year of the date of the Act, establish detailed OWNERSHIP Bureau of Land Management, Medford Dis- boundaries, classify the river or its various Refer to the Appendix for the legal de- trict Office, Federal Building–U.S. Court- segments as wild, scenic, or recreational in scription of lands within the boundary. house, Medford, OR 97501. nature, and prepare a river plan in accordance RIVER CLASSIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION ENTIRE RIVER Classification. The Act provides three classifications which may be applied to a river vertical feet at one point. Blossom Bar rapids The river may have undergone some or portion thereof which has been selected for and the Devil’s Stairs rapids provide impoundments or diversions in the past. inclusion in the National Wild and Scenic “picture-taking” scenery of white water con- It also possesses high potential for recre- Rivers System. These are wild, scenic and ditions. Clay Hill stillwater, above Flea ation development sites near the river as well recreational. A particular river may have one, Creek, is a welcome change of pace after as sites for launching and mooring boats. two, or all three classes. leaving the exciting white water conditions of Description. There are three separate sec- The Rogue River has five distinct areas. the narrow canyon. This area is more open tions of the river which have been classified Three have been classified as recreational, with a mixture of boulders covered with as recreational river areas. They are (a) one as scenic, and one as wild river area. light-green colored moss, grass covered Hellgate, (b) Agness, and (c) Skookumhouse: Description. From its source in the high slopes, small caves, and live oak trees. (a) Hellgate– Cascade Mountains in southwestern Oregon Roads following the river above the mouth Hellgate Recreational River Area extends near Crater Lake National Park, the Rogue, of Grave Creek leave the river at that point. from the mouth of the Applegate River the third largest river in Oregon, tumbles and Except for four primitive jeep roads and an downstream 26.4 river miles to Grave Creek flows over 200 miles entering the Pacific unimproved road leading into Marial from the Bridge. It exhibits two distinctly different Ocean. north, there is no vehicular access from Grave characters, with Hellgate Canyon as the divi- The Rogue River Basin contains approxi- Creek to Watson Creek segment of the river. sion point. mately 5,060 square miles of which 97 per- The wild river area is not without some In the upper portion, the river traverses a cent is in Oregon and 3 percent in California. man-made improvements. There is a small wide alluvial valley upon which may be seen Included within the basin is nearly all of settlement at Marial. The Marial road extends evidence of previous meander courses. Pri- Jackson and Josephine counties, a large part to within several hundred feet of the marily agricultural in nature, this section has a of Curry County, lesser portions of Klamath high-water line, but is not visible from the long history of farming and grazing. and Douglas counties, and a very small por- river. A number of subdivisions occupy the river tion of Coos County, all in Oregon. It also There is also a Forest Service station that bank and overlooking hills. Proximity to the includes very small segments of Siskiyou and houses a trail crew and a fire prevention city of Grants Pass, coupled with the attrac- Del Norte counties in northwest California. guard. The Forest Service station is not visible tion of the river, has made residential use an The River descends from the Applegate from the river. ever increasing land use in this portion. River to Lobster Creek in a series of steps. SCENIC Below Hellgate, the river becomes con- There is a difference of elevation of 834 feet Class definition. A scenic river area is free fined in a canyon no longer subject to periodic in these 84 miles. Below Grave Creek, large of impoundments, with shoreline or wa- changes in course. The few alluvial flats and rapids, submerged boulders, and shallow tershed still largely primitive, and shoreline bars have long been used and occupied. Some water tax the most skilled boatman. Rainie largely undeveloped but accessible in places of these are undergoing subdivision to Falls, with a vertical drop of some 10 feet, is by roads. Long stretches of conspicuous or homesites or vacation retreats. Access is easy the only spot where it is necessary to portage well-traveled roads may not parallel the river and convenient via a modern rural highway or rope boats around the rapids. The steepest in close proximity. along the southwest shore. portion is in Howard Creek Chute and Mule Description. One section of the river has There is a gradual downstream transition Creek Canyon, with an average gradient of been classified as a scenic river area. It ex- from a rural residential-agricultural character about 25 feet per mile. Below Agness to tends from the creek in Sec. 36, T35S, R13W, to a preview of the adjoining wild river area. Lobster Creek the average gradient further upstream to Blue Jay Creek in Sec. 11, T35S, Intermittent stands of timber are seen along flattens to about 5 feet per mile. R12W, a distance of 7½ miles. the shoreline and on the bluffs overlooking The river in this area is wider and quieter the upper river area. RIVER CLASSIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION than is the wild river area. There are some The river becomes more entrenched with a corresponding increase in the amount of ad- WILD small riffles, but generally the water is calm. jacent timber on nonagricultural land. Class definition. A wild river area is free of Large gravel bars are present in much of the area. The adjacent land generally slopes away Within the Hellgate Recreation River Area, impoundments and generally inaccessible man has exerted his influence on the land in except by trail, with watersheds or shorelines from the river at an angle that is not too steep. An exception to this is in Copper Canyon many ways. Agriculture and mining have essentially primitive and water unpolluted. It been practiced for over a century. Timber represents a vestige of primitive America. where the river narrows and the canyon walls rising abruptly from the river can be seen harvest and gravel removal have been Wild river areas may include an occasional undertaken in more recent times. inconspicuous road, airstrip, habitation, or unbroken for about 800 vertical feet. Vegetation in the scenic river area is generally Recreational use centers on water-oriented other kind of improvement already activities, including fishing, boating, and established, provided the effects are limited to dense and extends essentially unbroken to the high water mark. swimming. Sightseeing, rockhounding, and the immediate vicinity. camping are also popular. Description. the river classified as a wild Only five structures can be seen from the river. In one place a power line crosses the At present, all facilities and developments river area extends from Grave Creek to Wat- for public recreational use are provided by son Creek, a distance of 33 miles. river, but it is almost unnoticeable. There is road access to the river’s edge in two loca- Josephine County. There are 11 facilities in This section of river flows through a the area, ranging from simple boat ramps to a natural-like environment with many areas of tions: one is on private land and is not now used by the public; the other, at Tom East full complex at Indian Mary Park that in- outstanding natural beauty. In Mule Creek cludes sewer and water hookups for trailers. Canyon, the river winds its way through a Creek, is so rough that it is even difficult for four-wheel-drive vehicle use. While there are Much of the land in this area is in private very tight channel bounded on both sides by ownership. vertical rock faces rising 40-50 feet above the a number of intrusions by man in this section, the shoreline is largely undeveloped, the river (b) Agness– water. The water appears unsure of its course The Agness Recreational River Area ex- as it churns through the canyon which is less still offers high-quality natural scenery, and the character of the area remains essentially tends from the mouth of Watson Creek than 20 feet wide in places. An eerie, isolated downstream to the mouth of Blue Jay Creek, a feeling grips the traveler because the noise of primitive. RECREATIONAL distance of about 10 miles. It connects with the rushing water blots out all other sounds. the Wild River Area on the upper end and the Class definition. A section of river which is The canyon walls in this area are so sheer that Scenic River Area on the downstream end. they can be seen unbroken from the water’s readily accessible by road or railroad and may edge to the ridgetop, a distance of 2,000 have some development along the shoreline. The general character of this area is open bench. Most of these locations have been removed. The existing vegetative pattern is a canyon with sides neither very steep nor high. converted to pasture. Although there are still combination of old-growth Douglas-fir, There are several places where the banks rise some places where the old-growth timber has young second-growth Douglas-fir, hardwoods sharply and then level off to create a large flat not been harvested, most of it has been and grassy fields. Conspicuous roads parallel the river close- Rogue was an initial component of the Na- The Lost Creek site received construction ly through most of this area. Many of the cut tional Wild and Scenic River and a State authorization from the Flood Control Act of and fill slopes have not yet revegetated and in Scenic Waterway, the administering agencies 1962 (87th Congress). It is located on the some cases the fills extend down into the will cooperate with the State Highway Com- Rogue at river mile 158 (outside the river river. Two large concrete bridges, one across mission, the State Engineer and the other boundary) and has a planned capacity of the Rogue River and one across the Illinois State agencies concerned with the adminis- 465,000 acre-feet. River, are visible from a large portion of this tration of the river area. Elk Creek and Applegate sites are on trib- section. Legislative limitation has been placed on utary streams of the Rogue River. Both sites Other man-made developments are readily the construction of dams or structures on the were authorized for construction at the same evident in this area. They include utility lines Rogue River which would interfere with the time as Lost Creek and planning is well un- that both parallel and cross the river, private free passage of fish. (ORS 542.210) derway. Designed storage capacity would be homes, farms, trailer houses, and commercial Other legislation dealing with the Rogue 101,000 acre-feet and 72,000 acre-feet, re- structures. The small community of Agness is River includes ORS 536.300 which estab- spectively. located in this area. While evidence of past lishes a minimum flow of 735 cfs at the mouth The three part program of the Corps of mining activity can be found, there is none of the river. This was enacted for the express Engineers planned and justified a portion of taking place now. purpose of maintaining a minimum perennial the storage capacity on the basis of fishery Occupancy uses include recreation resi- stream flow to support aquatic life and protection and pollution abatement. Con- dences, resorts in Agness and Illahe and a minimize pollution. trolled release, from multilevel outlets, would 45-unit campground near Illahe. To further protect the fisheries of the river, assure minimum flows of 1,200 cfs at Grants (c) Skookumhouse– the State Legislature had previously Pass. Gauging stations near Medford and The Skookumhouse Recreational River established the Rogue River Coordination Gold Beach would determine release require- Area extends from the Lobster Creek Bridge Board to provide a means for coordinating ments. upstream to the creek in Sec. 36, T.35S, placer mining and fishing interests for the BUREAU OF RECLAMATION R.13W, where it connects with the Scenic mutual benefit of both. The Board is com- Reclamation projects authorized in the basin River Area. This is a distance of about 7 posed of a fishing representative, a mining include the Rogue River Basin Project - Tal- miles. representative, and a neutral party. ent Division and Agate Dam and Reservoir. The general character of this river area is Maintenance of water quality and imple- The Talent Division has been constructed. similar to the Agness Recreational River mentation of water quality standards on the Proposed projects include the Merlin Division Area; that is, a canyon which allows the river Rogue River is under the jurisdiction of the authorized for construction by Public Law to meander. The riverbed is quite broad here Oregon Department of Environmental Qual- 91.270 and Illinois Valley Division. with gravel bars alternating from one side of ity. Water quality and waste treatment stan- The Bureau of Reclamation would also the river to the other for its entire length. dards for the river were adopted by that De- operate the irrigation features of the Corps of Although there are several flats along the partment on July 24, 1969, and should be Engineers’ Elk, Lost, and Applegate Reser- river, there are only a few places where pas- instrumental in restoring the river to an un- voirs. Construction of these projects would ture has been developed. The banks are polluted condition. irrigate most of the economically irrigable heavily forested with large old-growth The Oregon State Game Commission lands in the basin. Douglas-fir trees. manages the fish and wildlife resources of the COUNTIES The Agness Road is conspicuous on the State. The Commission has developed a The Board of County Commissioners and south side of the river for much of the length Master Plan for Angler Access and Associ- County Planning Commissions in Curry and of this area. Many of the construction scars ated Recreational Uses for the Rogue River Josephine counties have made continuing have still not revegetated and in some places Basin. Completed in 1967, it lists suggestions contributions to development of this river the fill extends down into the river. for future boat launching facilities, river plan. The largest part of the BLM-adminis- There are a small number of homes visible access sites, and campgrounds. Twenty-three tered section of the river lies within Josephine from the river and utility lines cross the river such sites are listed between Lobster Creek on County, with a small stretch at the lower end in a few places. Except for the Agness Road, the Lower Rogue and the mouth of the within Curry County. All of the USFS portion man’s impact is not heavily felt in this area. Applegate River on the Upper Rogue. Fifteen of the river is in Curry County. Motorboating is popular because this sec- of these are in the part of the Rogue In April, 1971, the Josephine County Plan- tion of river is easy to navigate. Almost all the administered by the Bureau of Land Man- ning Commission adopted a comprehensive boating originates outside of the area, agement. Several coincide with sites proposed plan for Josephine County. The plan, required however, because there are few suitable for development by the Agencies and listed in by law, is a blueprint for a zoning ordinance places to launch boats along this section of the Appendix. which is now in final form. Included within river. Commercial passenger jet boats pass Jurisdiction for boating and boat use rests the ordinance is a Wild River Zone which through this area on their way upstream. It is with the State Marine Board and Game Com- follows closely the Oregon State Scenic necessary to deepen a channel through some mission. Recent action includes designation Waterways boundary. of the gravel bars annually to permit passage of the upper 2½ miles of the Hellgate The Josephine County Parks Department of the large commercial boats. This is all done Recreational River area as a testing site for has developed and operates a group of park in gravel areas, so no permanent alteration to motorboats. facilities in the upper portion of the study the riverbed occurs. The State Board of Forestry administers area. Their 1967 Park and Recreation Plan State lands suitable for timber production. COORDINATION WITH OTHER AGENCIES outlines proposed additions to these facilities. This includes two parcels within the River The following sections outline some of the Proposals for development of the Hellgate boundary. administrative responsibilities of the State, Recreational River Area contained in this plan CORPS OF ENGINEERS other Federal and local governments. are those portrayed in Josephine County’s STATE OF OREGON The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has plan. investigated 36 reservoir sites in the Rogue The Oregon State Scenic Waterways Act, BACKGROUND INFORMATION River Basin. Of these, Lost Creek, Elk Creek, effective December 3, 1970, declared that and Applegate were determined feasibly and PHYSIOGRAPHY portion of the Rogue River described in this economically justified. master plan as a Scenic Waterway. Since the General. The Rogue River is one of three occasionally, but often there is a steep, high almost annually. which originate in the interior Cascade Range bank that separates them from the river. Much As it crosses the central portion of the and flows westerly to the ocean. In places, the of the easily accessibly land with gentle basin, the Rogue River is a placid stream river churns through solid rock gorges with topography is in the form of river-level bars or meandering through agricultural and rural near-vertical walls. Flat or gentle topography islands and, in some parts of the river, even residential developments. In this stretch, the is very limited. Small benches occur these are scarce and are subject to high water observable landscape extends for several miles on each side of the river. Gravel bars spawn, or young fish working their way to the Flooding has always been a problem within and islands occur here and there. ocean to grow and mature. Anadromous fish the Rogue River Basin. Observable channel Below Robertson Bridge, some 15 miles include two races of steelhead, sea-run change has been extensive over portions of downstream from Grants Pass, the waterfront cutthroat, trout, chinook and coho salmon, the central valley section. Below Hellgate lands take on a canyon-like characteristic. two species of sturgeon and shad. Resident Canyon, channel change is minimal due to the Natural features, including towering cliffs fish include four species of trout and six gorge which confines the stream. Narrow and large moss covered boulders, in some of species of warm-water game fish. benches and occupied flats are generally in- the canyons and chutes are spellbinding. Small animal species natural to the area undated by each flood. Outstanding in an area where each succeeding include fur bearers and grey squirrels. Upland The largest flood of historical record oc- vista is noteworthy are sights in Hellgate game species which may be observed along curred in 1861 and the second largest in 1890. Canyon, Howard Creek Chute, Kelsey Can- the river include Chinese pheasants, The most recent large flood occurred in 1964. yon, and Mule Creek Canyon. In the latter two California and mountain quail, blue and ruf- Water Quality. Man has affected the qual- areas, the river winds its way through narrow fled grouse, band-tailed pigeons, and mourn- ity of the Rogue River water. Analysis of river canyons which rise abruptly from the water. ing doves. Hunting of these species within the water near Grants Pass indicates that at certain Vegetation. Concentrated along the river- river boundary is light. periods during minimum flow, the bacteria front and adjacent slopes is perhaps the Large numbers of American mergansers count exceeds by as much as three times the greatest cross section of the plant kingdom to and lesser numbers of mallards and wood allowable maximum for domestic be found on the Pacific coast. This region is ducks nest along the river. Because the Rogue consumption. Reports indicate a detergent the northern limit of the range of many spe- is not on a major migratory flyway, wintering foam problem in some isolated stretches of cies common to California and the southern use and harvest is light. Other bird species the river during late summer. Flushing effects limit of many northern species. Douglas-fir is which inhabit the area are Kingfisher, Water by controlled release from proposed upstream the predominate conifer species, associated Ouzel, the Great Blue Heron and numerous impoundments during these times would be of with ponderosa pine, sugar pine, white fir and song-bird species. benefit. incense cedar. Western red cedar, Port Orford Two birds listed as rare or endangered by The recent adoption of water Quality and cedar and Pacific yew, noble fir and Shasta the BSF&W in the publication Endangered Waste Treatment Standards for the Rogue red fir also occur. Botanical rarities such as Plants and Animals of Oregon Special Report River Basin by the Oregon Department of Brewer spruce and Lawson cypress are found No. 278, found along the Rogue are the Environmental Quality will be beneficial to in widely scattered, isolated locations. osprey and the bald eagle. The rugged can- recreational use of the river. The new sewage Important hardwoods include Oregon yons of the lower Rogue provide the isolated treatment plants for the Medford and Grants white oak, California black oak, Pacific nesting sites these species need. Pass areas are scheduled for completion in madrone, Oregon ash, black cottonwood, red Climate. The climate along the river is 1971 and 1972, respectively. Both plants are alder, golden chinquapin, tanoak, Oregon diversified. Near the coast, cool and humid designed to meet or exceed DEQ standards. myrtle and big leaf maple. weather prevails throughout the year. Farther When they are in operation, the water quality Understory shrubs include rhododendron, upstream, the effects of the fog belt climate of the entire Wild and Scenic River should be azalea, blue blossom, salal, dogwood, vine are less pronounced and the weather is often within acceptable limits. maple, Oregon grape, various ferns, huckle- hot and dry during the summer. The average CULTURAL FACTORS berry, and salmon berry. Chaparral, including precipitation increases from about 90 inches History. The Rogue River region has an manzanita, ceonothus, poison oak, and at the mouth of the Rogue River to over 100 exciting history. Explorations, fur trapping, canyon live oak and various grasses occurs on inches annually at Marial. About 80 percent settlement by immigrants, a gold rush, Indian the hot, drier sites. of this precipitation occurs between October wars, irrigation and lumbering have all helped Vegetation along the river’s edge ranges 15 and May 15. shape the area into what it is today. Most of from moss, lichen, and grasses to wild flow- Within the western section of the Rogue these activities have taken place within the ers, shrubs, and trees. River Basin, average temperatures range from past 125 years. Gold was discovered on the Fish and Wildlife. Wildlife resources con- 32 to 75 Fahrenheit in the mountains and Rogue in 1849, and in the ensuing years every tribute greatly to the recreational values of the 40 to 67 along the coast. The range is area along the river with gold in sufficient Rogue River. In addition to their harvest broader within the central valley section concentrations was mined. Most of the mining value, these animals are easily viewed in their where temperature averages range from win- scars have now healed. Although mining natural habitat and have substantial aesthetic ter lows of 32 to summer highs of 92 in the activity on the river is at a standstill, the trails value. valleys, and 32 to 75 in the mountains. which the miners built provided access to the The Rogue River Basin provides habitat River Flow. The Rogue River has an aver- area and speeded its development. In 1931, for several large herds of black-tailed deer. age annual discharge into the Pacific Ocean of Zane Gray patented a mining claim at Winkle These animals are commonly seen along the 5,661,000 acre-feet. Bar. One of his cabins still remains as a river. Deer harvest in the Rogue Basin aver- Stream flow patterns are typified by mod- memento of his world, and the glory of the ages 10,000 per year in approximately erate to heavy runoff in late winter and early past. 100,000 hunter days use. Elk are seen occa- spring with low flows during the summer and Transportation and access. Access to the sionally along the river banks. fall. Many of the small tributary streams region is available by automobile, train, bus Large numbers of black bear live along the become completely dry during the latter pe- and air. Interstate Highway 5 parallels the river and are occasionally seen during certain riod. river from the city of Gold Hill to Grants Pass. seasons. Bears are now protected from Stream flow records have been maintained The Redwood Highway, U.S. 199, provides hunting in the area between Grave Creek and at Gold Ray Dam near Medford since 1905. the major link between Grants Pass and the Lobster Creek. Over that period, the average annual runoff coastal areas. Highway 101, paralleling the It has been stated that the Rogue River is an has been 2,113,000 acre-feet. Maximum and Pacific Ocean, crosses the river at Gold anadromous fish highway. There is no time minimum annual runoffs have been 3,570,000 Beach. during the year when there are not mature fish and 839,000 acre-feet, respectively. in the river making their way upstream to Access to the river within the boundaries of section. There is also a road reaching the river horses, and pack animals, this trail is well the Wild and Scenic River is via road to haul upstream from Agness through Powers from constructed, safe and has moderate grades timber from the nearby forests. A the north. The Wild section of the river from making hiking comparatively easy for all age low-standard, dead-end road reaches the river above Illahe to Grave Creek is roadless with groups. at Marial. A direct route between Grants Pass the exception of the Marial Road. This The Forest Service maintains the Rogue and Gold Beach has recently been constructed roadless section is served by a foot trail. River trail from Marial to Illahe. Between which parallels the river from Gold Beach to The Bureau of Land Management main- Illahe and the mouth of the river, hikers may Agness and Hellgate to Galice. County roads tains 24 miles of foot trail from Grave Creek follow roads and a section of the old trail parallel most of the Hellgate Recreational to Marial. Closed to motorized vehicles, not presently maintained. Thus, there exists a 68-mile reach of the river where it is possible 1915. The first trip upstream from the ocean people or more at a time and need a much to hike in conditions ranging from intensively to Grants Pass was made in 1947. Since that larger site. developed to relatively primitive. time, improvements in boats and motors have There are several private lodges between Drift boats have access to the entire area allowed use to increase to the point where Grants Pass and Gold Beach. Most of these throughout the year, but motorized boats future regulations of boat use can now be operate wholly to meet the necessities of cannot go all the way upstream during periods foreseen. downriver, guided float trips originating in the of low flow. There are three main types of boat use on Grants Pass area. Population. Population centers within the the river. The unique jet boats that make daily MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES basin include Ashland, Medford, and Grants trips from the coast to Agness or Paradise Bar ENTIRE RIVER Pass, OR. Gold Beach is at the mouth of the and back carry about 40,000 people annually. Each component of the National Wild and river. An additional 10,000 people annually enjoy a Scenic Rivers System shall be administered in Although data on where users come from is jet boat trip from Grants Pass to Hellgate and such manner as to protect and enhance the sketchy, surveys indicate that more than half return. values which caused it to be included in said of the recreationists visiting the river come Commercially guided gloat trips beginning System without, insofar as is consistent from out of State. in the Grants Pass area carry an additional therewith, limiting other uses that do not As might be expected, California contrib- 2,000 persons. White-water boating, the substantially interfere with public use and utes the majority of out-of-State visitors. With ultimate experience for many river users, is enjoyment of these values. In such adminis- the direct high-speed highways and freeways available in a 55-mile stretch from Finley tration, primary emphasis shall be given to linking the major population centers with the Bend to Agness. There is a new challenge protect its aesthetic, scenic, historic, Rogue River region, visitors 500 and more around every bend in this stretch. Float trips archeologic, and scientific features. Other miles away can reach the area in a day. in rubber rafts or kayaks are fast becoming resources may be utilized and other activities An estimated 13 million people live within popular. permitted to the extent that they do not have a a 12-hour driving radius of the Rogue River An unknown, but substantial, number of direct and adverse effect on the wildlife (1970 census). Such population centers as people use private boats for fishing, sightsee- habitat, river fishery, scenic attractions or Portland, Seattle, Sacramento, and San ing, or just pleasure boating. There are several recreational value. Management plans for any Francisco are included. boat-launching sites available to the public. such component may establish varying Economy. The present economy of the Below Paradise Bar, the commercial oper- degrees of intensity for its protection and Rogue River Basin is dependent upon the use ators transport people and supplies upstream development based on the special attributes of of its abundant natural resources. Timber, from Gold Beach with power boats. This the area. minerals, land, and water are the principal practice is established and is publicly ac- Special efforts will be made to (1) maintain resources. cepted in this locale. Another source of power or improve the quality of water which empties Timber operations are the major industry in boat use in this section of the river is sport in the river, (2) improve the fish and wildlife the basin with recreation and agriculture fishing, both with and without guides. habitat, and (3) maintain its free-flowing competing for second place. Initially, the Fishing. The Rogue River is internation- condition. economy of the basin was based upon gold ally renowned for its outstanding salmon and mining. As mining activity declined, steelhead trout fisheries. It is a “big fish” river WILD AREA agriculture gained importance and was the which produces salmon upward of 40 pounds The wild area will be managed to (1) pro- most important activity until 1940 when the and steelhead exceeding 15 pounds. In excess vide river-oriented recreation opportunities in timber industry became the principal eco- of 100,000 salmon and steelhead spawn in the a primitive setting, and (2) preserve the river nomic activity. Rogue River Basin annually. The character of and its immediate environment in a natural, Today approximately 2,500,000 acres of the Rogue River, its setting and the wild, and primitive condition essentially land within the basin are timbered, with about characteristic of the anadromous salmon and unaltered by the effects of man. 95 percent of this area capable of producing steelhead provide the fisherman with a SCENIC AREA marketable timber. diverse fishing opportunity. Anglers use bait, The scenic river area will be managed to In 1953, total recreation visits within the hardware, or flies and fish from the shore or (1) maintain or enhance the condition of the basin were estimated to be 1,725,000 with a by wading, trolling, or floating. high-quality scenery and the largely undevel- total value of $14 million. This rose to be an Camping. Camping and picnicking facili- oped character of the shoreline, (2) provide estimated 3,280,000 visits with an estimated ties are located at numerous sites along the opportunities for river-oriented recreation value of $27,800,000 in 1963. More recent river. Most are located between Grants Pass which is consistent with its largely undevel- figures have not been compiled but, because and Marial. Of those, 14 are maintained and oped nature, and (3) utilize other resources of the rapid growth of outdoor recreation, operated by the Josephine County Park De- and permit other activities which maintain or present expenditures undoubtedly exceed the partment and seven are operated by the BLM enhance the quality of the wildlife habitat, above figures. in conjunction with the hiking trail. The For- river fishery, scenic attraction or recreational The major agricultural enterprises are lo- est Service maintains two campgrounds on values. cated on irrigated lands in Jackson and Jose- the lower stretch of the river. All sites are also RECREATIONAL AREA phine Counties. Livestock, dairy products, shown in the Appendix, Tables 1 and 2. The recreational river area will be managed to poultry, fruit, specialty crops, field crops, and Presently, the wild river area gets two types provide or restore a wide range of public vegetable truck gardens are the principal of camping pressure–hikers and raft or outdoor recreation opportunities and products. inflatable boat floaters. The hikers usually water-oriented recreational facilities. RIVER USES travel in small groups and need only a limited MANAGEMENT DIRECTION Boating. The Rogue was first traveled space and drinking water to make camp. The downstream from Grants Pass to the ocean in floaters, however, travel in groups of 50 Management direction statements explain statements must be considered. Entire area. Water and soil are the two how the management objectives for the river Unless otherwise specified, the manage- basic elements which make a river and its will be met. The directions for each subject ment directions apply to both private and banks. The condition of both is important in begin with statements of a general nature and Federal lands. that they effect all the other uses and activities apply to the entire river. Additional or modi- Other legislation, regulations, plans, rec- in the area. fying directions specific to an individual river ommendations, and policies have been de- The following management direction is area are contained in that portion of the veloped regarding the Rogue River and its aimed at maintaining or improving the con- statement specifically identified by a river bordering lands. The agencies will cooperate dition of the soil, water, and watershed. area designation. and coordinate with other Federal, State and Make soil studies to guide planning and To understand the total impact of the di- local governments in appropriate activities location of future improvements, operations, rections under which an individual river area and programs within the river boundaries. and developments. will be managed, both the general and specific SOIL AND WATERSHED Scenic easements on critical soil areas of privately-owned lands will be acquired to Removal of mineral materials known as river can be enjoyed with no special protect those areas exhibiting clear and pres- “common varieties” for commercial purposes knowledge or skill. ent potential for deterioration if disturbed or from the riverbed or adjacent bars will not be Consistent with the objectives of the indi- where serious deterioration is presently oc- allowed subject to valid existing rights. Be- vidual river areas, sufficient recreation facili- curring. fore any gravel is disturbed, precautions must ties, on both private and Federal land, will be Stabilize or revegetate all areas of exposed be taken to eliminate siltation or maintain developed to meet the needs of the soils caused naturally or by man’s activities. siltation at an acceptable level and approval recreationists. Care will be taken that use Place special emphasis on preventing and obtained from the Oregon State Game levels do not reach the point where the quality controlling soil erosion near the water’s edge. Commission in cooperation with other State of recreation experience or quality of the Alteration of the stream bed will be limited and Federal agencies. stream environment deteriorates. to that necessary to maintain current levels of Where existing material removal opera- Recreationists using the river in groups of navigability. Permission must be obtained tions are adversely affecting recreational larger than 10 people may be required to camp from the agency having jurisdiction before values on the river, purchase of the mining in developed camping sites. alteration is allowed. Modification of bedrock rights on these sites will be sought as rapidly Since boating, fishing, and sightseeing are will not be permitted. as possible. Early acquisition of scenic ease- the main recreational uses on the river, top Allow no surface dumping of garbage or ments on remaining undeveloped deposits priority for recreation development will be other potential pollutants. Waste material will also be pursued. given to improving the quality of these activ- must be disposed of in a manner that does not The agencies will cooperate with the Ore- ities. contaminate ground or surface water. gon State Land Board in meeting the objec- A recreation plan will be prepared for the Sewage disposal systems must meet or tives of the Act where State-owned lands are river area. The plan will make a detailed exceed the State and county sanitation re- involved. analysis of future recreation needs within the quirements. The agencies will cooperate with the Ore- framework of the policies and objectives Cooperate with the Oregon State Depart- gon State Department of Environmental outlined in this plan. It will be closely coor- ment of Environmental Quality to achieve Quality to control water pollution caused by dinated with, and incorporate the plans and compliance with the Rogue River Water mining activities, including those beyond the proposals of, other governmental agencies Quality and Waste Treatment standards. river boundaries. and private individuals insofar as they are Coordinate with the Army Corps of Engi- PROTECTION compatible with the purposes of the Act. The neers concerning releases from upstream Entire area. Due to the roadless character plan will include recommendations concern- reservoir facilities to benefit fishery resources along segments of the river and the need to ing the relative roles each might play in and recreational use. maintain this character, special protection meeting the needs of recreationists using the FISH AND WILDLIFE requirements are established. The unique and river. It will delineate activity management Entire area. Prepare habitat management irreplaceable values involved demand the zones which will be managed under the con- plans for fish and wildlife: employment of all necessary means to insure straints presented in this plan. As necessary, it (1) Provide management guidelines that prompt control of wild fires. Criteria for pro- will provide the basis for long range devel- emphasize protection of species considered to tection are as follows: opment proposals. be rare or endangered. Plans will be developed for prevention, Although current levels of all types of (2) Direct management toward providing detection, and suppression of wild fire and boating activity create few problems, uncon- the maximum number of wildlife sightings disease or insect infestations. These plans trolled future use would probably result in along the river and trail consistent with good should emphasize: safety hazards and a lowering of the quality of management practices. (a) Speed in which the above factors can be the recreation experience. When the need Manage other resources along the river so accomplished. warrants, this will be prevented by the estab- that the fishery is enhanced, not diminished (b) Methods of accomplishing the above lishment of regulations limiting size, number, by siltation or an increase in water tempera- factors which would create the least amount type, speed, etc., to provide optimum boat ture. of impact to the environment. use. These regulations will be developed in Cooperate with Oregon State Game Com- Take restoration action to reduce the im- cooperation with the State and other agencies. mission in all matters relating to fish and pact and return the damaged area to its origi- Future technological advances may result wildlife management. nal condition. in new types of equipment that could be used MINERALS Cooperate with other governmental and on the river. Only such new types of equip- ment compatible with management objectives Entire area. Subject to future regulations, private organizations in planning and imple- will be permitted. all prospecting, mining operation, or other menting the protection program. Wild area. Recreation developments will activity relating to mineral exploration or RECREATION be of a primitive nature and will include only production on valid mining claims will be Entire area. One of the key reasons for those facilities necessary for sanitation, administered under the criteria established by including the Rogue River in the National safety, fire, and site protection and adminis- the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. Wild and Scenic Rivers System was to protect trative purposes. Recreation use of the Wild Determine the validity of all mining and enhance recreational values which the River Area will require a maximum degree of claims. river possesses. These values are realized in a outdoor skills. The absence of man-made Mining or associated operations contribut- great variety of activities. They range from an developments and the unmodified natural ing amounts of noise, smoke, dust, or other individual pitting only his knowledge and environment will dominate. elements detrimental to the river environment skill against the sometimes hostile forces of may be required to limit operations during nature to recreation uses where the facilities peak recreation use periods each year. and equipment are so sophisticated that the Boating regulations to achieve the Wild time will be limited to levels consistent with The maximum size of boats using this area River objectives will be encouraged. The the Wild River management objectives. No of the river will be limited to the 49-passenger regulations should: more facilities than are necessary to meet jet boat currently approved by the Coast (1) Favor nonmotorized use. Motorboat these levels will be provided. Guard. use from Watson Creek to Blossom Bar will Scenic area. Proposed recreation facilities Recreational area. Recreation facilities be held to the use level consistent with that of will be for the use of boaters and hikers since may be developed to provide a wide range of 1968, the year of the Wild and Scenic River there are no roads in this area. Facilities may opportunities for river-oriented recreation Act. offer more convenience and comfort than consistent with management objectives and (2) Allow no regularly scheduled commer- those in the Wild River Area; however, the protection of the river environment. cial motorized boat trips upstream from the natural environment will still dominate. De- Private enterprise will be encouraged to Blossom Bar Rapids. velopment will not intrude upon the natural develop recreational facilities on lands out- Recreationists using the area at any given scenic quality that presently exists. side the river boundaries. Boat size in the Agness and on any parcel of land that becomes available if recreation facilities or to remove hazards. Skookumhouse areas will be limited to the it is in the public interest to do so. Selective cutting may be allowed in some 49-passenger jet boat. The 49-passenger boat Where there is a need and the terrain is instances if the operation, including roads, is will not be permitted above Snout Creek. suitable, an easement for public access along not visible from the river. There are few areas No action to regulate boat use will be ini- the banks of the river will be acquired. within the boundaries where this is feasible. tiated unless public safety or the recreation Wild and scenic areas. Fee title will be Timber may be removed in cases of a nat- experience is threatened. Launching and acquired when there is a need for public de- ural catastrophe, such as fire or wind-throw mooring facilities may be provided within this velopment or to convert an incompatible use with its resultant buildup of insects or natural area. or it is in the public interest to do so. occurrences of insects or diseases which Agness is the logical place to develop a Recreational area. Fee acquisition will not would become epidemics. If failure to remove center for services and supplies for both local be considered essential, but may be desirable effected trees creates an unacceptable fire residents and the river-using public. There- in some instances. hazard or threatens to destroy large numbers fore, it will be necessary to allow a greater Scenic easements will recognize the exis- of trees within the river area or adjacent land, variety of uses and a higher density of devel- tence of more man-made modifications. a thorough study will be made to determine opment in Agness and the immediate vicinity Easements will be sought if there is a need to the impact of leaving the trees or removing than any other place on the river. This must be control uses that conflict with the basis re- them. The decision on whether to remove the done in a way which conforms with the source. timber will be made after considering all purpose and intent of the Act. In the Agness area, coordination will be factors and will be based on what will be least ACQUISITION sought with Curry County in the development destructive to the river area values. Entire area. On land that remains in private of a plan and zoning ordinance to cover Protection of timber visible from the river ownership, compliance with the management private land within the boundaries. or its environs within the river boundaries will directions will be accomplished through At such time a zoning ordinance that meets be accomplished through scenic easement acquisition of scenic easements. As used the provisions of the Act is adopted by Curry purchase of the timber on privately-owned herein, the term scenic easement means County, the ordinance will become a part of lands, or on nonprivate lands through purchase of the right to control the use of this plan and will be substituted for all cooperative agreements. Such easements and lands (including the air space above such provisions covering private land inside the agreements will not necessarily preclude all land) for the purpose of protecting the scenic boundaries in the Agness area. The Forest cutting of timber but will require prior ap- view from the river. Such control shall not Service would retain the right to approve any proval of the agency having jurisdiction. This affect, without the owner’s consent, any reg- variance or any amendment to the zoning will be stipulated in the easements and ular use exercised prior to the acquisition of ordinance before it could become effective. agreements. Each situation will require indi- the easement. Until the zoning ordinance is adopted, the vidual analysis and judgment. Scenic easements will be sought to protect area within and adjacent to the community of Wild area. Timber cutting will not be al- the natural environment or setting. Easements Agness will be administered under the man- lowed within this area except that which is will consider protection of the view from the agement directions for the rest of the recre- incidental to construction or maintenance of river or its environs as well as protection of ational river area. improvements, to eliminate hazards, or in case critical resources. If Curry County does not adopt a satisfac- of a natural catastrophe. Scenic easements will be written so that tory zoning ordinance, the Forest Service will Scenic area. Generally, there will be no improvement or alteration of the property or prepare a plan and management direction for timber harvest within this area that is notice- change in land use that may impair the scenic the private land inside the river boundaries for able from the river or its environs. Where the quality or basic resource will require review this area. This plan would be the basis for the effects of timber harvest are not noticeable and approval by the agency having ju- development of the Agness area to meet the from the river, trails, roads, or recreation sites, risdiction before such activity may begin. objectives stated above. timber killed by fire, wind-throw, insects, Conforming and nonconforming uses of land TIMBER disease, etc., may be removed. are covered in this plan in a general way. Entire area. The most important value of Recreational area. Selective harvest of Specific application of these guides will nec- the timber within the boundaries is in the timber stands within the boundaries may be essarily be determined on the grounds of a makeup of the landscape. Timber manage- permitted provided the effects are not appar- case-by-case basis. An acquisition plan ment, therefore, will be directed toward ent to users of the river and the cutting does showing justification, needs and purpose of maintaining or restoring an aesthetically not affect recreational or aesthetic qualities. scenic easements will be developed to guide pleasing timber stand. IMPROVEMENTS the acquisition program. Removal of timber is not precluded within Entire area. There are places along the Where a scenic easement for a parcel of the boundaries. When timber is to be river where new developments or resource private land is needed, an attempt will be removed, it will be done in a manner which improvements may be desirable to meet pub- made to negotiate an easement for all the has the least possible adverse effect on the lic needs. parcel within the river boundary. landscape. Some cutting will be necessary in Acquisition of fee title will be considered construction of approved improvements and Structures that can be seen from the river, Improvements on private land will be con- provements permitted must meet the follow- trail, or developed recreation sites will (1) be trolled through purchase of scenic easements. ing criteria: of an attractive design, (2) have sufficient Additional recreation residences will not be (1) Public Recreation Developments and topography or vegetative screening to make permitted on public lands. Resource Improvements: Design and locate them as inconspicuous as possible, (3) be No new developments except trails, boat improvements so they are as inconspicuous as designed so that little or no soil is left exposed ramps, and mooring facilities, including ser- possible and in harmony with the environ- when construction is complete, and (4) vice roads, will be allowed below the ment. contain no direct or indirect design features high-water line of December 1964, except (2) Public Information and Orientation: which are obtrusive or incompatible with the where the land was covered with slack water Assure that signs are rustic, minimum in size scenic qualities of the area. (A direct design and is not visible from the river. and number, and not visible from the river. feature is one which is a physical part of the No signs will be erected without written Owners of existing structures will be en- development. Examples of incompatible de- approval of the agency having jurisdiction. couraged to maintain them in a condition sign features are noise, smoke, odor, etc.) Wild area. In order to keep the river and compatible with the primitive character of the Structures that cannot be seen from the river adjacent lands in an essentially primitive area. Repair or replacement of an existing will contain no indirect design features ob- condition, no new structures, except those building will be allowed providing the trusive or incompatible with the scenic quali- needed for public recreation or for resource building remains relatively the same in ap- ties of the area and will be designed so that protection, and no new lodges or expansion of pearance or is an improvement in making the little or no soil is left exposed when the pro- existing lodges or commercial public service structure inconspicuous or in harmony with ject is complete. facilities will be permitted. Any im- the environment. New boat docks, moorings, or salmon minimum side dimension of 100 feet. Within River. boards will not be permitted. these limitations, cluster-type developments Wild area. Except in the event of a natural Summer home permits in the Marial area may be permitted. Existing developments are catastrophe in which the decision may be will not be renewed and will expire in 1979. part of the quota. made that roads are necessary, there will be no Scenic area. Commercial public service On lots of less than 1 acre which existed construction of new roads. If roads must be facilities will not be permitted in this area. prior to October 2, 1968, the owner may con- built, they will be closed and obliterated as Residential structures will be permitted pro- struct a single-family dwelling on the same soon as the need is past. viding the stipulations in the entire river sec- basis as if the lot was 1 acre or more. The road at Marial will not be improved to tion (improvements) are met. Other structures will be permitted where more than the minimum safe single-lane Development will be allowed only where necessary for the administration of the river or standard for the types and levels of traffic new structures cannot readily be seen from the essential to accomplish other activities which it currently receives. It will not be river. allowed in this area. extended past its present location. No addi- Single-family structures that are visible Construction and placement of salmon tional trailhead capacity will be provided. and meet the requirements stated under the boards on private lands where they have not Relocating the Rogue River Trail from entire river (improvements) will be limited to been used before will be regulated through approximately Dans Creek to the downstream a total of two structures on each side of the scenic easement purchase. To be permitted, boundary of the Wild area should be river in any 1 mile of river frontage. One they must be of attractive design and must not considered in the transportation plan. structure will be allowed on the minimum lot obstruct navigation. They should not become A proposal shall be considered to replace size of 5 acres. A minimum side dimension of so numerous as to affect other recreational foot bridges washed out on five tributary 200 feet will be allowed per lot. Develop- uses of the river. Their use on public lands streams during the 1964 flood. ments will be approved on a first-come, may be allowed under permit from the Heliports and helispots will be established first-serve basis. Existing developments will administering agency. They will be removed only as needed for emergency administration. be included in the quota. each year by June 15 and stored out of sight. Termination of the use of existing airstrips No structure shall exceed 30 feet in height TRANSPORTATION will be encouraged. from natural grade on the side facing the river. Entire area. Existing roads and bridges Scenic area. There will be no construction Recreational area. Structures permitted affect the quality of the landscape along the of new roads except as needed for temporary within the recreational area of the river, pro- river. access for fire control purposes or removal of vided they are in harmony with their sur- Great care will be taken in the location and trees killed by fire, windthrow, insects, and roundings, are: residential buildings, farm- design of any future roads to assure they are disease, as specified under Timber. steads and appurtenant facilities, and lodges not visible in a way that would detract from The existing Tom East Creek Road will be or public recreation facilities needed to serve the river environment. obliterated. the river user. Construction of roads, trails, or tramways The existing trail will be reconstructed or There may be instances where it is neces- will be controlled on private land through relocated as needed to provide a trail the sary to locate commercial public service fa- scenic easements. Approval of construction length of the Scenic River Area. This trail cilities such as gasoline stations, roadside will be determined on a case-by-case basis. shall connect with the existing trail at both restaurants, and motels within the recreational No additional airstrips or railroads will be ends. Location of the trail within the Scenic river boundaries. With the exception of permitted. Area will be aimed at providing the user a boat-servicing marina operations, devel- Helispots may be located only in locations wide variety of experience and to take advan- opments adjacent to the river will be discour- out of view of the river, trail, or recreation tage of scenic viewpoints. aged. Where other developments are neces- sites, and where they do not adversely affect Helispots will be allowed as needed for sary within the boundaries, they will be de- the recreation experience. administration. signed and placed so as to be as unobtrusive There will be no additional bridges or cable Recreational area. New roads needed for as possible. Vegetative screening and topog- crossings across the Rogue River with the developments will be permitted providing the raphy will be used to keep them from direct possible exception of a foot bridge or ferry at design, location and standards are such that view of the river. Agness. the least impact on the environment is as- Developments will be limited so that no Public use of the trail system, existing and sured. Additional through roads paralleling more than four structures on each side of the proposed, will be restricted to hikers only. the river will not be permitted. river will be readily visible in any 1 mile of Road and trails will be constructed to the USFS will not extend the road on the north river frontage, with no structure of one de- minimum safe standards consistent with the side of the river past the west boundary of velopment closer than 200 feet to a structure intended use. Public roads will be treated to Sec. 35, T.35S, R.13W, Willamette Meridian. of another development. Where developments eliminate dust when deemed necessary by the The Rogue River Trail downstream from cannot be seen from the river, they will be administering agency. the Wild River Area shall be reconstructed or allowed on the basis of a minimum lot size of Transportation plans will be reviewed and relocated as necessary. 1 acre each, provided sewage disposal can be updated periodically to reflect the manage- adequately accomplished. Lots will have a ment objectives for the Wild and Scenic Parking areas will be located out of sight of values are not degraded. nic quality of the river front, scenic easement the river or recreation sites. Screening will be Try to locate all new utility lines out of purchase of the right to construct utilities provided if necessary. If there is any other view of the river or its environs. Where this is visible or audible from the river will be un- suitable nearby place to park, parking will not not possible, the visual impact will be reduced dertaken. This includes power generating be permitted on the gravel bars in view of the by use of screening, color, nonreflective equipment. river. Where there is no suitable alternative, hardware and conductors and treatment of the Wild area. No additional above-ground vehicles will be parked where they are least new utility corridor. Reduction of visual utility lines will be permitted. conspicuous. impact of existing lines should be encouraged. Scenic area. No utilities that can be seen UTILITIES Where feasible, utility lines will be buried. from the river or its environs will be allowed. Entire area. With a few exceptions along Power generating equipment will be lo- VISITOR INFORMATION the recreational river areas, existing utility cated and designed so that it cannot be seen or Entire area. The Rogue River is rich in development along the river has had little heard from the river. history and natural features. There is a tre- adverse affect on recreational and scenic If possible, existing and proposed utility mendous opportunity to identify these fea- values. However, construction of additional lines will be grouped so the number of tures and interpret them for the education and developments and expansion of existing ones right-of-way corridors and aerial crossings of enjoyment of the public. will increase the need for additional utilities. the river are reduced. The possibility of To accomplish this, a study will be under- Construction of new utilities will be done in attaching new utility lines to bridges should taken to identify and interpret significant such a way that the scenic and recreational be investigated. features along the river. This study will form Where necessary for protection of the sce- the basis of an effective program of informa- Sec. 7, that portion of the NE¼NE¼ lying SW¼, NE¼SW¼SE¼, that portion of tion and interpretation for recreation users of north and east of the Merlin-Galice DLC NO. 37 lying south of a line the river. Manned visitor information stations Road; beginning at the east quarter corner of will be needed in the Hellgate Recreation area Sec. 8, NW¼NW¼NE¼, N½NE¼NW¼, Section 13 and running northwesterly to and at the confluence of the Illinois and NW¼NW¼; the southeast corner of C.S. Survey Rogue River. Sec. 9, lots 1 and 2, N½NW¼NE¼; 44-56 thence 856.5' west and thence GRAZING Sec. 10, lots 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, all those 590' north and thence 620' west to the Entire area. Presently, there is very little portions of land in lots 2, 3, and the northwest corner of DLC No. 37; grazing land within the river boundaries. SE¼NE¼ lying south and west of the Sec. 14, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, Private land now in pasture is compatible with Merlin-Galice Road, N½SW¼NW¼, N½N½SE¼, that portion of DLC No. the scenic qualities of the river and may SE¼SW¼NW¼, NE¼NE¼SW¼, 38 lying north of the Rogue River Loop continue to be used for that purpose. E½NW¼NE¼SW¼, NE¼SW¼SE¼, Highway also named Riverbank Road; BORDERING LANDS N½SE¼SE¼, SE¼SE¼SE¼; Sec. 24, NE¼NE¼. Sec. 11, lots 2 and 3, that portion of lot 1 The area within view of the river extends lying south and west of the beyond the river boundaries in many places. Merlin-Galice Road, that portion of the Preservation of the scenery within this area is SE¼SW¼ lying west of the an established management objective. The Merlin-Galice Road; administering agencies will manage the re- Sec. 14, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, sources to protect the aesthetic and recre- NE¼NW¼SW¼, SE¼SW¼, ational qualities of the area visible from the SW¼NE¼SE¼, W½SE¼SE¼, that river or trail. There will be intensive coordi- portion of the NW¼NE¼ and the nation and analysis of resources before any NE¼NW¼ lying south and west of the activity is authorized within the bordering Merlin-Galice Road; lands. Sec. 15, NE¼NE¼NE¼; Although timber cutting is restricted, it is Sec. 23, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7, that portion allowed if done in accordance with the man- of lot 5 lying north and east of Paradise agement objective and does not pollute the Gardens Road, W½NE¼NE¼, Rogue or its tributaries. E½NE¼NW¼, E½W½NE¼NW¼, APPENDIX B N½SE¼SE¼, that portion of the LANDS INCLUDED WITHIN RECREATIONAL RIVER SE¼NW¼ lying north of Paradise BOUNDARIES Gardens Road and east of the Pickett Willamette Meridian Creek Road; T.34S., R.7W., Sec. 24, lots 1, 2, and 3, S½SW¼NW¼, Sec. 6, lots 4, 5, 6, and 7; NE¼SW¼; Sec. 18, lot 4, SW¼SE¼SW¼; Sec. 25, lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, N½NE¼NW¼, Sec. 19, lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, W½E½NW¼; SW¼NE¼NW¼, that portion of lot 5 Sec. 30, lot 1 including a portion of M.S. and DLC No. 37 lying south of the No. 734, Robert Dean Placer Claim; Lower River Road; Sec. 31, lot 4, SE¼SW¼, W½,SW¼SE¼. Sec. 26, lots 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6, that portion of T.34S., R.8W., lot 4 lying east of the Riverbank Market Sec. 1, lots 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13, Road and the Pickett Creek Road, SE¼SE¼SW¼, SE¼NW¼SE¼; E½SW¼NE¼; Sec. 11, SE¼SE¼SE¼; Sec. 35, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, those portions Sec. 12, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, of lots 6, 7, 8, SE¼NW¼NE¼, NW¼NE¼NE¼, SE¼SW¼NW¼, S½SE¼NW¼, lying south and east of E½NW¼SW¼, NW¼NW¼SE¼; the Riverbank Market Road, an island Sec. 13, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, lying in portions of the S½NE¼ and the 12, and 13, NE¼NW¼SW¼, M.S. No. N½SE¼, N½SE¼SE¼; 796 Grubstake, portions of M.S. No. Sec. 36, lots 1 and 2, those portions of DLC 511 Mattison Placer; No. 37 and DLC No. 38 lying west of Sec. 14, E½NE¼NE¼; the Lower River Road. Sec. 24, lots 1, 3, 4, 5, and 8, portions of T.35S., R.8W., M.S. No. 511 Mattison Placer, portion Sec. 1, lots 1, 2, 3, 4 including M.S. No. of M.S. No. 389 Holy Terror, portions 865 Genevieve Placer, 5, 6, 7, and 8, of M.S. No. 433 Goss, M.S. No. 404 El NE¼SW¼, E½NW¼SW¼, Rio Ore and Magnolia; N½NW¼SE¼, SW¼NW¼SE¼. Sec. 25, lots 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, and 9, T.36S., R.6W., SE¼NE¼NW¼, SE¼SW¼, portion Sec. 18, lots 5 and 6, DLC No. 40; of M.S. No. 734 Robert Dean Placer Sec. 19, lots 1, 2, and 3, SW¼NE¼, claim; NE¼NW¼, unnumbered lot Sec. 36, lots 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, and NW¼NW¼, N½SE¼NW¼; 14, NE¼NE¼, W½Se¼NE¼, Sec. 20, lots 4 and 5. E½NW¼SW¼, W½NW¼SE¼, T.36S., R.7W., E½SE¼SE¼, portion of M.S. No. 865 Sec. 1, lot 1; Genevieve Placer. Sec. 2, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, T.35S., R.7W., SW¼NE¼, unnumbered lot Sec.3, S½SW¼SW¼; NE¼NW¼; Sec. 4, lots 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11, Sec. 11, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, S½NW¼SE¼ S½NE¼SW¼. SE¼SE¼, that portion Sec. 5, lots 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13, of the SW¼SW¼ lying east of Rogue SW¼NW¼, NE¼SW¼; River Loop Highway; Sec. 6, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, and Sec. 12, lots 1, 2, and 3, W½SW¼; 13, SE¼NW¼; Sec. 13, lots 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9, N½NW¼ APPENDIX B and Winkle Bar Extension M.S. No. and 13, S½NE¼NE¼, LANDS INCLUDED WITHIN WILD RIVER 844, 4 including Winkle Bar and SE¼NW¼NE¼, NW¼SW¼SW¼, BOUNDARIES Winkle Bar Extension M.S. No. 844, 5 N½NE¼SE¼; Willamette Meridian including Winkle Bar and Winkle Bar Sec. 11, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9, T.33S., R.7W., Extension M.S. No. 844, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, SW¼NW¼NW¼, W½SE¼NW¼, Sec. 31, lot 4; 12, and 13, SE¼NE¼NE¼, SE¼SE¼NW¼, NE¼SW¼SW¼, T.33S., R.8W., SW¼NE¼NW¼; W½NW¼SE¼, SE¼NW¼SE¼, Sec. 31, SE¼SE¼SE¼; Sec. 21, lots 1, 2, and 3, N½SW¼NE¼, SW¼NE¼SE¼; Sec. 32, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, SE¼SW¼NE¼, N½NE¼NW¼, Sec. 12, lots 1 and 2, W½SW¼SE¼, S½SE¼NE¼, E½NW¼SW¼; SE¼NE¼NW¼, NE¼NE¼SE¼; SE¼SW¼SE¼; Sec. 33, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, Sec. 22, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Sec. 13, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, S½SW¼NW¼, NE¼SE¼SW¼, and 11, S½SE¼NE¼, NW¼NW¼, NE¼SE¼NW¼, NE¼NE¼SE¼; W½SE¼SW¼, N½S½SE¼; N½NW¼SW¼, N½SW¼SE¼; Sec. 14, lots 1, 2, and 3, NE¼NE¼NW¼. Sec. 34, lots 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, Sec. 23, lots 1, 2, and 3, SW¼NE¼SW¼, T.34S., R.8W., W½SE¼NW¼, SE¼SE¼NW¼, W½SW¼SE¼; Sec. 1, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, N½SW¼SW¼, SE¼SW¼, M.S. No. Sec. 26, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9, NW¼SW¼NE¼, NW¼NW¼SW¼, 553 Gold Ring; W½NW¼NE¼, SW¼NW¼SE¼, an island in the SW¼NW¼ (lots 5 and Sec. 35, lots 9 and 10, M.S. No. 553 Gold W½SW¼SE¼; 6); Ring, SE¼SW¼; Sec. 27, E½NE¼NE¼; Sec. 2, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, Sec. 36, lot 5 and SW¼SE¼. Sec. 35, lots 1, 2, 3 including St. Charles NE¼SW¼NW¼, N½SE¼NW¼, T.33S., R.9W., Placer M.S. No. 862, 4, 5, 6 including N½NE¼SE¼, an island in the Sec. 8, S½SE¼SW¼, S½SW¼SE¼, Boston Placer and St. Charles Placer SE¼NE¼ (lots 7 and 8); SW¼SE¼SE¼; M.S. No. 862, 7 including Boston Sec. 3, lot 1; Sec. 15, S½SW¼SW¼, SE¼SW¼, Placer M.S. NO. 862, 8, 9, and 10, Sec. 5, lots 3, 4, and 5, NW¼SW¼NW¼; SW¼SE¼; W½NW¼NE¼, W½SW¼NE¼, Sec. 6, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, Sec. 16, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, SE¼SW¼NE¼, E½NW¼SW¼, and 12, N½NE¼SW¼, W½NW¼NW¼, SE¼NW¼NW¼, S½NE¼SE¼; NW¼NE¼SE¼, N½NW¼SE¼. W½SE¼NW¼, E½SW¼SW¼, Sec. 36, lots 1, 2, and 3, SW¼NE¼SW¼, T.34S., R.9W., NW¼SW¼SW¼, W½NW¼SE¼, S½NW¼SW¼. Sec. 1, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, SE¼NW¼SE¼, S½SE¼SE¼, T.33S., R.10W., N½N½SE¼; Sec. 17, lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, Sec. 9, lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, S½SW¼NE¼, Sec. 2, lots 1, 2, and 3. N½SW¼NE¼, N½NW¼SW¼, SE¼NE¼, E½NE¼SW¼, [FR Doc. 72–10099 Filed 7-6-72; 8:45 am] NE¼NE¼SE¼; SW¼NE¼SW¼, N½SE¼SE¼; Sec. 18, lots 1, 2, 3 including Winkle Bar Sec. 10, lots 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,12,