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1996 Map of Eight Dollar Mountain

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Eight Dollar Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1999
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1999

About this map

Siskiyou National Forest land defines this landscape in southwestern Oregon, where the steep topography of the Siskiyou Mountain range meets the winding course of the Illinois River. The river, designated here as a Wild and Scenic River, carves through deep canyons and past alluvial benches like Kerby Flat and Star Flat. This 1990s-era survey documents a landscape shaped by both natural features and resource extraction, evidenced by the Eureka Mine and numerous unnamed prospects and mines scattered across the ridges.

Prominent peaks such as Eight Dollar Mountain and Horse Mountain tower over a network of drainages including Horse Creek and Deer Creek. The mapping of features like Serpentine Point reflects the unique geology of the Klamath Mountains, while the presence of Spalding Pond and various springs indicates the critical water sources in this high-relief terrain. The map serves as a detailed record of the forest access roads and topographic variations between Four Corners and Lookout Gap.