2018 Map of Bear Peak

About this map

Klamath National Forest defines the character of this 2018 survey, encompassing a wilderness area of high ridges and deep drainage basins in Siskiyou County. The terrain is marked by significant elevations like Bear Peak and the Kelsey Range, which overlook a network of seasonal and perennial water sources. Local hydrology is centered on the Clear Creek system, including South Clear Creek and smaller tributaries like Slippery Creek and Gum Boot Creek. Significant topographic landmarks such as Five-and-Ten Divide and Pony Peak Ridge delineate the watershed boundaries across the northern and central portions of the map. This area's isolation is underscored by the absence of permanent settlements, showing instead the wild landscape around Little Bear Valley and the smaller Lower Bear Lake, a region shaped primarily by forest management and natural features like Elbow Spring and Dry Lake.