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1979 Map of Cecilville

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

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The South Fork Salmon River carves through this remote stretch of Klamath National Forest, where the small settlement of Cecilville serves as a primary point of reference in the late 1970s. The landscape is defined by the legacy of resource extraction, marked by numerous claims such as the King Solomon Mine, Starveout Mine, and Gunbarrel Mine. These sites, along with various prospects and the former Yoakumville (Site), indicate a history of gold or mineral pursuit along the riverbanks and steep gulches.

Transit through the area relies heavily on a network of pack trails and river crossings, including Cable Crossing and Cody Bar. The map preserves the locations of early agricultural outposts like Godfrey Ranch and Blue Ridge Ranch, as well as US Forest Service infrastructure at the Crawford Cr FS Station. Recreational use is evident at the Matthews Creek Campground and Bacon Rind Campground, highlighting the area's transition towards modern conservation and forest management.