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1981 Map of Clear Creek

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Clear Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Klamath River carves a central path through this section of the Klamath National Forest, defining a landscape where river navigation and mineral extraction intersect. Several gravel bars along the riverbank, such as Wingate Bar and Attebery Bar, serve as reminders of the alluvial geography that once drew prospectors to these waters. The presence of Ferry Pt indicates an era of river crossing prior to more modern infrastructure, though the Thornton Memorial Bridge eventually provided more permanent passage across the water.

Industrial activity is centered on a series of mining sites distributed along the river's tributaries. From the Kanaka Hill Mine in the north to the Independence Mine further south, the map documents the persistent search for resources in the Siskiyou mountains. Narrow routes, often marked as 4wd, navigate the steep drainages of Titus Creek and Independence Creek, connecting these remote operations to the small settlement at Clear Creek.