2023 Map of Fourth of July Creek

About this map

The Japanese Bombing Site Trl serves as a unique historical marker within the Siskiyou National Forest, commemorating a rare instance of World War II activity on the American mainland. This heavily forested section of Curry County is defined by the deep drainage of the Winchuck River and its various tributaries, including the East Fork Winchuck River and Fourth of July Creek. The landscape transitions into the protected Kalmiopsis Wilderness to the northeast, where rugged peaks like Packsaddle Mtn and Elk Mtn dominate the horizon. Evidence of the region’s wilderness management and recreational access is seen in the network of paths such as the Red Mountain Trl and Chimney Camp Trl, which navigate the steep ridges and flats like Sourdough Flat.