2020 Map of Josephine Mountain

About this map

Kalmiopsis Rim snakes through this high-elevation landscape within the Siskiyou National Forest, marking the boundary between Curry and Josephine counties. This terrain is defined by its dramatic drainage networks, where the Chetco Wild and Scenic River and the Little Chetco River meet at the western edge of the quadrangle. The lack of modern road infrastructure underscores the area's character as a preserved wilderness, with only isolated structures like Bailey Cabin and Emily Cabin indicating human presence in the backcountry. From the heights of Josephine Mtn and Fiddler Mtn, the landscape drops into deep drainages like Fiddler Gulch and Lightning Gulch. The presence of Rough and Ready Lakes and Babyfoot Lake high in the basins suggests the complex glacial and hydrological history that has shaped this corner of Southwest Oregon.