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1984 Map of Iron Gate Reservoir

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Iron Gate Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Iron Gate Reservoir dominates this Siskiyou County landscape, a central feature of the Klamath River watershed as it appeared in the mid-1980s. The reservoir is anchored by the Iron Gate Dam and the nearby Iron Gate Fish Hatchery, reflecting the region's managed aquatic ecosystem. Waterways like Jenny Creek and Bogus Creek feed into the reservoir, while terrain landmarks such as Coyote Peak and Sentinel Rocks define the surrounding ridges.

Infrastructure for recreation and transport is well-established along the shorelines, including the Camp Creek Campground and several designated sites like Mirror Cove Picnic Area. To the south, the Southern Pacific railroad corridor runs parallel to the Klamath River, indicating the long-standing importance of this canyon for regional transport. The map also traces local access via Copco Road and smaller residential developments along Desevado Road, providing a detailed look at the interface between wilderness and utility.