1986 Map of Deadman Peak

About this map

The Salmon Mountains divide the high-altitude landscape of Siskiyou and Trinity counties, where the headwaters of several major Northern California river systems originate. This mid-1980s survey details the remote divide between the Klamath National Forest and Shasta National Forest, a region defined by alpine lakes and meadows. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail traverses the ridges, passing landmarks like Carter Meadows Summit and the prominent Deadman Peak. Evidence of earlier resource extraction is noted through the tailings found along the upper reaches of Coffee Creek. The map also identifies isolated structures like the Schlomberg Cabin and numerous family-named meadows such as Joe Keen Meadows and Lees Meadow, reflecting the high-country grazing and pack-trail history of the area.