2020 Map of Fourth of July Creek

About this map

The Japanese Bombing Site stands as a unique historical landmark in this heavily forested landscape, marking a rare instance of an aerial strike on the United States mainland during World War II. Located within the Siskiyou National Forest, the terrain is defined by a dense network of watercourses and ridges, with the Winchuck River and its major tributaries, including the E Fork Winchuck River and Fourth of July Creek, draining the steep slopes. High elevations are punctuated by peaks such as Elk Mtn and Packsaddle Mtn, while prominent landforms like Wheeler Ridge and Bear Ridge shape the drainage patterns. This recent survey emphasizes the region's character as a managed wilderness, where natural features like Pack Saddle Gulch and Red Mountain remain primary points of orientation.