1981 Map of Devils Punchbowl

About this map

Prescott Cabin (Ruins) and Trout Camp provide rare evidence of human habitation in this steep wilderness environment near the Siskiyou and Del Norte County boundary. The landscape is dominated by the complex drainage systems of the Middle Fork Smith River, Siskiyou Fork Smith River, and Clear Creek, which carve deep canyons between high peaks like Bear Mtn and Jedediah Mtn. Notable high-altitude water bodies including Buck Lake, Island Lake, and the distinctive Devils Punchbowl serve as landmarks for backcountry navigation. The map also documents a single Prospect and a network of 4WD trails, indicating the limited but present history of resource exploration. This intersection of the Siskiyou, Klamath, and Six Rivers National Forests showcases the challenging geography of the northern California mountains in the early 1980s.