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1998 Map of Horse Sign Butte

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Horse Sign Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

The Illinois River carves a deep path through the eastern edge of this territory, where the Illinois National Wild and Scenic River corridor meets the dense forest of the Kalmiopsis Wilderness. This landscape is characterized by its isolation and steep terrain, defined by high points like Horse Sign Butte and Game Lake Peak. The map reveals a network of remote outposts and former habitations, including the Hurt Cabin (Site), Fry Place, and Conners Place, reflecting a history of land use deep within the Siskiyou National Forest.

Resource extraction and backcountry recreation are evidenced by several Prospects scattered across the ridges and established sites like the Game Lake Campground. Water sources are vital here, with numerous labeled Springs and named drainages such as Lawson Creek and Horse Sign Creek feeding into the river system. The presence of several named camps, including Brandon Camp and Burt Camp, suggests a long-standing reliance on these specific sheltered locations for forest management and wilderness access.