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2023 Map of Brushy Bald Mountain

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Brushy Bald Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Siskiyou National Forest encompasses the vast majority of this landscape, where the northern drainage of the Rogue River meets a high-relief network of ridges and canyons. The southern edge of the sheet follows the Rogue Wild and Scenic River corridor, specifically highlighting navigational landmarks like Lobster Riffle, William Miller Riffle, and the Jennings Riffle. These points, along with riverside features like Lobster Bar, emphasize the river's historic role as a primary corridor through the coastal mountains.

Inland, the terrain is defined by prominent peaks and clearings such as Brushy Bald Mtn, Ulmer Mtn, and the distinctive Bark Shanty Prairie. Local transit is limited to primitive routes like Euchre Creek Rd and Miller Ranch Rd, which navigate the steep valleys of Cedar Creek and Lobster Creek. The arrangement of these roads and the naming of features like Cedar Point and Coffee Butte suggest a legacy of early forestry and ranching activity within the national forest boundaries.