1955 Map of Forks of Salmon

About this map

Gold mining history and remote river settlements define this mid-century survey of the Salmon River and Klamath River confluence. The landscape is dotted with evidence of the region’s hydraulic and hard-rock mining legacy, including the Indian Bottom Mine, Morehouse Mine, and Sauerkraut Mine. Small outposts and river bars, some with colorful names like Murderers Bar and Three-dollar Bar, line the steep canyon floors. Local education and administration are represented by the Irving Creek Sch, Junction School, and the Oak Bottom Guard Sta.