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1979 Map of Cecil Lake

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Cecil Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Salmon Mountains form a high divide across this 1970s landscape, marking the boundary between Klamath National Forest and Trinity National Forest. This high-elevation terrain is defined by its backcountry camps and remote dwellings, many of which are preserved only as archaeological locations or established waypoints. Features such as Election Camp (Site), China Gardens Camp (Site), and Last Chance Camp (Site) suggest a history of seasonal usage, possibly related to prospecting or high-country grazing.

Lower elevations are marked by more permanent structures like Fosters Cabin and Jorstad Cabin, situated near water sources like St Claire Creek and the North Fork Trinity River. The drainage of Blue Creek and the rugged Limestone ridge dominate the southern section, while the namesake Cecil Lake sits high on the eastern edge of the quadrangle. The lack of modern road infrastructure highlights the area's designation as the Salmon-Trinity Alps Primitive Area.