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2018 Map of Dees Peak

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Dees Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Dees Peak stands at the intersection of the Siskiyou and Trinity county lines, marking a high point in a landscape defined by the drainage systems of the Klamath National Forest and Trinity National Forest. The topography is shaped by the descent of numerous waterways, including Eagle Creek and the New River, which carve through the Salmon Mountains and Megram Ridge. The distribution of named peaks and meadows suggests a history of localized high-elevation activity, such as the areas around Mary Blaine Mountain and Mary Blaine Meadow.

Significant landmarks like Virgin Creek Buttes and Bake Oven Ridge highlight the complex geography between the Virgin Creek and Pony Creek drainages. This recent survey captures the remote character of the region as it appeared in the late 2010s, documented through the lens of modern digital elevation data. The network of seasonal springs, such as Turney Spring, and distinct flats like Butterfly Flat provide specific points of reference within this densely forested wilderness.