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2001 Map of Grider Valley

Name: 2001 Topographic Map of Grider Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2004
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2004

About this map

Klamath River flows through the heart of this Siskiyou County landscape, flanked by the steep elevations of the Klamath Mountains. The map highlights a critical junction of wilderness and transit, where the Klamath River Scenic Byway follows the water's edge and the high-altitude Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail winds through the Marble Mountain Wilderness. The topography is defined by significant peaks such as Buckhorn Mtn and Lake Mtn, which guard the lush drainages of Grider Creek and Rancheria Creek.

Remote meadows like Tyler Meadows and Middle Creek Meadows Spr offer rare breaks in the dense forest canopy. Historically significant routes, including the Kelsey Trail and Kelsey Creek Trail, provide a look at early mountain access points and pack trails. This survey emphasizes the preservation of the Marble Mountain region, documenting a landscape where water sources like Faulkstein Spring and Sud Horse Spring are essential landmarks for navigation and survival.