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2023 Map of Josephine Mountain

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Josephine Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Josephine Mtn and the surrounding high country of the Kalmiopsis Wilderness define this landscape along the border of Curry and Josephine counties. This terrain is characterized by a dense network of gulches and steep ridgelines, where the Chetco Wild and Scenic River and Little Chetco River originate. The hydrology of the area is particularly complex, featuring high-elevation water bodies like Babyfoot Lake and the Rough and Ready Lakes.

Historic backcountry access is marked by several established routes, including the Bailey Cabin Trl and Emily Cabin Trl, which connect various drainage basins. The map documents numerous family-named landmarks such as Carpenter Gulch and Hansen Gulch, alongside remote outposts like Limber Camp Spring. This area within the Siskiyou National Forest serves as a critical headwaters region, with water flowing through significant drainages like Josephine Creek and Canyon Creek.