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1986 Map of Caribou Lake

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Caribou Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The high alpine basins of the Trinity Alps define this mid-1980s survey, capturing a landscape of steep granite ridges and glacially carved lakes. The terrain is centered on the Salmon Mountains and the convergence of the Klamath National Forest, Shasta National Forest, and Trinity National Forest. At the heart of the region, the South Fork Salmon River and Coffee Creek drain the surrounding heights, where numerous prospects and sites like the Yellow Rose Mine and Dorleska Mine reflect the area’s mineral history.

Remote settlements and sites of interest are scattered through the deep gulches, including Adams to the north and the Big Flat Campground. For local history, the Lakeview Cem stands as a notable landmark near several prospect sites. High-altitude water bodies such as Caribou Lake, Lower Caribou Lake, and Snowslide Lake illustrate the transition from the forested lowlands to the barren peaks of Sawtooth Ridge.