1981 Map of Devils Punchbowl

About this map

Devils Punchbowl sits at the heart of this remote high-country landscape, where the administrative boundaries of Six River National Forest, Siskiyou National Forest, and Klamath National Forest converge. The terrain is defined by the headwaters of several major waterways, including the Siskiyou Fork Smith River and Clear Creek. Human presence is marked by legacy sites such as Prescott Cabin (Ruins) and the seasonal Trout Camp, suggesting a history of backcountry exploration and survival. Small alpine water bodies like Buck Lake, Elk Lake, and Island Lake are scattered across the drainage basins, while the presence of a Prospect near Doe Creek hints at the area's mineral interests. The map documents a complex network of ridges and basins, including Bear Basin and Bear Paw, which long served as natural transit corridors through the Siskiyou Mountains.