1979 Map of Grasshopper Ridge

About this map

Klamath National Forest dominates this topographic study of the Siskiyou mountains, revealing a landscape defined by its mining and timber history. Near the center of the quadrangle, Georges Ranch and its nearby Cem suggest early settlement patterns, while the Deacon Timber Camp (Site) and Moccasin Ranch (Site) mark locations of former operations. The terrain is deeply incised by a complex drainage network where the South Fork Salmon River and East Fork Salmon River converge, fed by numerous named gulches like Gooey Gulch and Gibson Gulch. Evidence of high-country resource extraction is visible through labels for Mines, Dry Gulch Mines, and Dredge Tailings along the creeks. From the heights of Grasshopper Ridge and the Eddy Gulch Lookout, several springs including Campbell Spring and Maple Spring provide vital water sources for the remote backcountry.