2021 Map of Bear Peak

About this map

Klamath National Forest dominates this section of the Siskiyou Mountains, where the drainage networks of Clear Creek and the North Fork Dillon Creek converge near several high-elevation ridges. The topography is defined by significant landmarks like Bear Peak, which stands as a prominent focal point between the Kelsey Range and the Dillon Divide. High-country water features such as Lower Bear Lake and Bear Lake are tucked into the drainages of Little Bear Valley Creek, while the seasonal Dry Lake sits further east. For those tracing the historic routes through these mountains, the Clear Creek Trail provides the primary path through the north, crossing the Five and Ten Divide. The map detail shows a remote wilderness landscape managed for timber and conservation, centered on the complex watersheds of South Fork Clear Creek and its many tributaries.