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2022 Map of Forks of Salmon

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Forks of Salmon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Salmon River and its forks carve through the heart of the Klamath National Forest in this mountain landscape. Along the river banks, a series of flats and bars suggest a long history of activity and settlement, with names like Nordheimer Flat, Knudsen Bar, and Fong Wah Bar marking the winding watercourse. The convergence of the North Fork Salmon River and South Fork Salmon River creates a central hub for the small riverside communities of Mills Flat and Shumway Flat.

Deep in the interior, the Bennett Cem offers a rare genealogical anchor for researchers tracing early inhabitants. The topography is defined by high points such as Sauerkraut Peak and Portuguese Peak, while a network of historic routes, including the Crapo Trl and Morehouse Meadow Trl, connects the various meadows and gulches. The terrain rises sharply to the north toward the Marble Mountains, evidenced by the steep drainages of Dead Mule Gulch and Murderers Gulch.