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2018 Map of Devils Punchbowl

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Siskiyou Mountains terrain dominates this 2018 survey, marking the high-elevation divide between Six Rivers National Forest and Klamath National Forest. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of the S Fork Smith River and its various tributaries, including the S Siskiyou Fork and Middle Fork Smith River. A network of Forest Service routes, such as Forest Rte 17N32, provides limited access to remote geological features like Twin Peaks and Bear Mtn.

The hydrography of the region is punctuated by high alpine basins including Buck Lake, Elk Lake, and Island Lake, while the namesake Devils Punchbowl sits at the heart of the Klamath range. Significant topographical landmarks like Siskiyou Pass and Doe Flat indicate the historical corridors used to navigate this complex boundary between Del Norte and Siskiyou counties. The map also captures local points of interest such as Bear Basin Butte and the secluded Wilderness Falls near the eastern edge of the quadrangle.