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2012 Map of Devils Punchbowl

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Devils Punchbowl
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Prescott Cabin sits at the heart of this high-elevation landscape in the Siskiyou Mountains, where the headwaters of several major river systems begin their descent. This 2012 survey shows a network of remote forest routes, including Forest Rte 16N16 and Forest Rte 17N32, which provide access to high-country landmarks such as Bear Basin Butte and Bear Mountain. The hydrology of the area is particularly complex, defined by the Siskiyou Fork and the Middle Fork Smith River as they carve through the mountainous terrain.

Outdoor heritage is evident at named locations like Trout Camp and the namesake Devils Punchbowl. From the heights of Jedediah Mountain in the south to Rocky Knob in the north, the map details numerous high-altitude water bodies like Buck Lake, Elk Lake, and Island Lake. These features, along with Siskiyou Pass and Rattlesnake Meadow, illustrate a territory where modern forestry roads intersect with traditional wilderness pathways.