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2011 Map of Chrome Ridge

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Chrome Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Briggs Valley and the high ridgelines of Josephine County define this landscape as it appeared in the early 21st century. The map reveals a history of extraction and mountain transit, notably through the placement of the Barr Mine, Elkhorn Mine, and Courier Mine. These sites are linked by an extensive network of Forest Service development roads, such as Nat For Dev Rd 25, which navigate the complex terrain between Freeland Mountain and Horse Mountain.

Concentrations of activity are found at Chrome Camp and the Sam Brown Horse Camp, indicating the area's modern role in recreation and resource management. Water sources like Dutchy Creek and Onion Creek cut through the topography, leading into named basins such as Swede Basin and Secret Valley. The presence of Lone Tree Pass and Freeland Saddle highlights the specific mountain gaps used to traverse this portion of the Siskiyou Mountains.