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2015 Map of Forks of Salmon

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Forks of Salmon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The South Fork Salmon River and North Fork Salmon River converge within the Klamath National Forest, defining a landscape of deep gulches and isolated riverside settlements. This 2015 survey details the rugged topography of the Marble Mountains region, where names like Knudsen Bar, Fong Wah Bar, and Glasgow Bar recall the area's rich history of river-based commerce and habitation. Higher elevations are marked by distinctive landmarks such as Portuguese Peak and the high alpine waters of Chimney Rock Lake and Picayune Lake.

Family history and local heritage are preserved at the Bennett Cemetery near Bull Barn Flat. The map provides a clear look at the network of forest roads, including 11n21 and 10n21, which traverse the steep ridges between Yellow Jacket Ridge and Blue Ridge. This modern topographical record captures the balance between wilderness and the persistent traces of historical settlements along the canyon floors.