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2023 Map of Ferguson Mountain

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Ferguson Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Sprague River Valley forms a central geographical corridor in this part of Klamath County, characterized by the winding path of the Sprague River and an intricate network of wetlands. This landscape is a mosaic of high-desert terrain and volcanic features, dominated by the volcanic profiles of Ferguson Mtn and Medicine Mtn. The map reveals a distinct division between the valley floor, where human activity is traced through the Masekesket Cem and the irrigation infrastructure of Elder Ditch, and the protected wilderness of the Fremont National Forest.

A cluster of curiously named water bodies including Aspirin Pond, Pill Pond, and Flu Pond sits at the base of these mountains, hinting at a specialized or perhaps colloquial local naming tradition. The transition from the alluvial flats like Whiskey John Flat to the higher elevations of Bly Ridge illustrates the typical Klamath Basin landscape. Significant transportation routes, such as the Gany Hoe, navigate the terrain through geological features like Beatty Gap, providing access to the rugged interior.