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2011 Map of Big Craggies

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Big Craggies
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Big Craggies Botanical Area centers this landscape in the Klamath Mountains, defined by sharp ridgelines and the winding course of the Chetco River. The terrain is characterized by high-elevation plateaus and openings such as High Prairie, Upper Mislatnah Prairie, and Lately Prairie, which stand in contrast to the steep drainages of Mislatnah Creek and Collier Creek. This 2011 survey records a remote interior of Josephine County where human footprints are limited to established outposts and Forest Service corridors.

Evidence of seasonal use and land management appears at Jacks Camp and the Tolman Ranch, while natural water sources like Humboldt Spring provide vital points of interest for those navigating the backcountry. Significant peaks, including Green Craggie and Mislatnah Peak, dominate the skyline, while specialized routes like Nat For Dev Rd 060 provide the primary access through the drainage systems of Blue Slide Creek and Darling Creek.