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1974 Map of Fish Lake

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Fish Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Klamath River frontage and the deep drainage of Bluff Creek define this section of the Six Rivers National Forest in the mid-1970s. The landscape is characterized by a network of pack trails and jeep tracks connecting high-elevation water bodies like Fish Lake, Bee Lake, and Mosquito Lake. Historical activity is marked by the Wright Place (Site) near the confluence of Serpentine Creek and Bluff Creek, indicating former habitation or ranching efforts in this remote terrain.

Elevations vary significantly from the river banks to peaks such as Onion Mountain and Bee Mountain. The presence of a Borrow Pit and the named Cedar Camp Road suggests mid-century forestry and maintenance operations. Smaller landmarks like Red Cap Glade and Rock Prairie provide specific points of reference for genealogists and local historians tracing land use patterns in the Siskiyou Mountains region.