2017 Map of Chetco Peak

About this map

Chetco Peak and the surrounding wilderness of the Siskiyou National Forest define this landscape in Curry County. This area is a critical hydrological divide where the headwaters of several major drainages originate. The Chetco River and its tributaries, including the Little Chetco River and S Fork Chetco River, carve through the complex terrain alongside the N Fork Smith River. High-elevation water bodies like Chetco Lake, Vulcan Lake, and Salamander Lake sit among prominent summits such as Vulcan Peak, Red Mtn, and Bailey Mtn. The map traces the rugged path of the Nat For Dev Rd 240, providing a reference for the limited human access into these remote reaches of the Klamath Mountains. Geologically and topographically, the area is characterized by steep ridges like Moores Ridge and distinctive formations such as Dry Butte, illustrating the dramatic elevation changes that govern the region's water systems.