1954 Map of Chetco Peak

About this map

Siskiyou National Forest dominates this mid-century landscape, a territory defined by the headwaters of the Chetco River and the North Fork Smith River. Remote outposts and seasonal dwellings such as Bailey Cabin, Emily Cabin, and McKee Cabin are scattered throughout the drainage basins, reflecting an era of backcountry management and subsistence. The topography is anchored by high summits including Chetco Peak and Vulcan Peak, which provided essential vantage points for fire suppression, as evidenced by the Canyon Pk Lookout and the Cleopatra Lookout.