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2018 Map of Badger Mountain

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Badger Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Klamath River winds through northern Siskiyou County, carving a rugged corridor defined by a series of historic gravel bars and mining claims. This 2018 survey details the transition from the high-elevation peaks of the Klamath National Forest, such as Craggy Mtn and Badger Mtn, down toward the northern edge of Yreka. The landscape is etched with local history, from the Kanaka Cem near Gottsville to the network of traditional mining sites like Kanaka Bar, Swiss Bar, and Masonic Bar.

Water management and transportation systems define the lower elevations, where the Yreka Ditch and Canal Gulch RD serve the area near Hawkinsville. The map captures a complex system of drainage and access, with numerous named gulches like Deadman Gulch and China Gulch feeding into the main river system. This terrain represents the interface between wilderness forest lands and the historical mining and ranching infrastructure of the region.