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THE APPLEGATE VALLEY
is located in the southwest corner of Jackson County,
Oregon, and a portion of southeast corner of Josephine County.
The valley is reached via State Hwy 238 from either Medford
through historic Jacksonville, or Grants Pass at the Redwood Hwy 199
junction.
Area map:
Map of
Southern Oregon
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THE APPLEGATE RIVER
flows from the Siskiyou Mts. northerly toward Ruch,
(pronounced Roosh), then westerly toward Grants Pass (a distance of
about 40 miles) where it feeds into the Rogue River. Maintained
paved roads follow the river, and most of it's tributaries, all the way
through wide fertile valleys and wooded areas. There are parks and
picnic spots by the wayside inviting one to spend a leisurely day in the
cool, clean air of the Applegate. There are many interesting side
trips, e.g. a good forest-service road from the Applegate Lake through
the mountains along Carberry Creek, past old mining claims and wooded
areas down Thompson Creek to Hwy. 238 at Applegate; or the loop from the
top of Jacksonville hill along Sterling Creek, famous for early day gold
mining, to the remains of the settlement of Buncom at the junction with
the Little Applegate Road. History buffs could browse for days
investigating pioneer sites and old cemeteries throughout the area.
The U.S. Forest Service is a great information link:
Rogue
River-Siskiyou National Forest
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AS T0 WEATHER, there are 4
definite but mild seasons. A crisp spring, with weeks of alternate sunny
and showery days, characterized by early wild flowers, blossoming fruit
trees, returning flocks of birds, and an urge to make a garden or scout
for wild mushrooms. A short, warm summer (most nights are cool and
comfortable) with the hottest time of the year in med to late August
leading into a long colorful autumn with everything ready to harvest at
once before a short winter of rain and varying amounts of snow.
Some years it is necessary to protect water pipes from freezing, but
extremes of climate are usually mild in the Applegate. Snow is
seldom a problem. Roads are kept open and there is excellent
school bus service. Annual rainfall is about 20 to 25 inches,
increasing to 40 inches or more at higher elevations and close to high
mountains. There is considerable variation within a few miles.
Link in for the local forecast:
National Weather Service
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SOIL
TYPES
vary, most are fertile and well drained.
Pastures are of good feeding quality and many varieties of wine grapes
ripen to perfection, as evidenced by the many Wineries and Vineyards
throughout the valley including the award winning wines of the Valley
View Vineyard. Wine fans are quickly becoming aware of the
valley's potential for wine making. Informal tours and tasting are
available daily in summer, and on weekends in the winter.
You're invited to visit the following
links for more information:
Valley View Winery
Troon Vineyard
LongSword Vineyard
Devitt
Winery & Vineyard
Jacksonville Vineyard & Fiasco Winery
Wooldridge Creek
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WATER: Many people coming to
Oregon want to buy land on a stream, expecting to use the water.
All surface water in Oregon is under State control and may not be used
without proper legal authority. Most farms in Southern Oregon have
water rights appurtenant to the land. Water is applied by gravity
flood or by pump and sprinkler. Many farms have their own ponds which
provide irrigation water and fishing. We recommend a consultation
with the State Water Master in the County Court House whenever water
rights are involved. Domestic wells vary in depth. |
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THERE ARE STORES,
SCHOOLS & COMMUNITY CHURCHES.
There are no incorporated towns in the Applegate. Community
activities are varied, sponsored by schools, churches, granges, garden
clubs, home economic units of the County Extension Service, 4-H clubs,
Scouts, etc. The valley has many excellent restaurants with
various menus, services such as medical, beauty, movie rentals, grocery
stores and much more. You have very little need to leave the
valley.
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