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1983 Map of Cottonwood Peak

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Cottonwood Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Klamath National Forest landscape near the Oregon border is defined by steep terrain and a legacy of mineral extraction in this 1980s topographic study. The Southern Pacific railroad corridor anchors the northeastern corner of the sheet, connecting the settlement of Hilt to the southern reaches near Soda Springs. This rail line follows the winding path of Cottonwood Creek, which serves as a primary drainage for the surrounding mountains.

Resource extraction is evident through scattered sites like the Last Chance Mine, Cinnabar Mine, and Lucky Boy Mine, which are situated alongside numerous gulches such as Beartrap Gulch and Bogard Gulch. The presence of the Fountain of Youth Spring and Maple Grove Spring highlights the importance of natural water sources in this high-elevation region, dominated by the prominent heights of Cottonwood Peak and Bullion Mtn..