1955 Map of Condrey Mtn

About this map

The Klamath River carves a deep valley through the heart of the Klamath National Forest in this mid-century portrait of Siskiyou County. The landscape is defined by its rugged isolation and a long-standing mining economy, evidenced by scattered operations like the Penn Mine and Cinnabar Mine. Local life centers on the river corridor, where the Klamath River School and Klamath River P O served a sparse population of ranchers and woodsmen. Higher elevations reveal a network of lookouts and camps, including the Deadwood Lookout and Buckhorn Camp, which were vital for forest management. Along the northern border, the Rogue River National Forest transition is marked by notable features such as Donomore Meadows and the high peak of Condrey Mtn. This map captures a moment when the region relied heavily on seasonal camps and remote stations like the Oak Knoll Ranger Sta to navigate its formidable terrain.