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2012 Map of Hamburg

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Hamburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Klamath River carves a deep path through the Klamath Mountains near the northern California border, serving as the primary corridor for settlement and transit. In this rugged terrain, the community of Hamburg and the nearby Steelhead area are established along the riverbanks, where the waters of Horse Cr and Scott River merge into the main flow. The topography is defined by significant elevations such as White Cloud Mountain and Johnny O'Neil Ridge, while smaller watercourses like Muck-a-Muck Cr and China Doctor Cr drain the surrounding slopes.

Transport and recreation are centered on the river valley, with Middle Creek RD and Horse Creek RD providing access to the interior. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Horse Creek Cem and several established recreation sites including O'Neil Creek Campground and the Sarah Totten Campground. From the high point at Browns Knob to the depths of Hicks Gulch, the map reveals a landscape where road networks like Bar RD follow the natural contours of the steep river canyons.