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1981 Map of Grider Valley

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Grider Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Klamath National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape in the early 1980s, where the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail winds along the crest of Grider Ridge. The southern portion of the sheet is dominated by the Marble Mountain Wilderness, a protected area where travel is limited to foot and pack animal. This is evident in the network of historic routes like the Kelsey Trail and Packers Trail that navigate the steep drainages of Grider Creek and Cayenne Creek.

Named landmarks such as Buckhorn Mtn and Bear Mountain overlook deep glacial valleys including Stones Valley and Red Rock Valley. The distribution of high-altitude water sources like Turk Lake, Bear Lake, and the remote Maple Falls illustrates the primitive character of this Siskiyou County backcountry. Numerous springs, such as Faulkstein Spring and Yellowjacket Spring, highlight the essential water points for those navigating the rugged Klamath Mountains.