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2011 Map of Kelsey Peak

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Kelsey Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Rogue River carves a central path through this section of the Siskiyou National Frst, serving as the primary corridor for river bars and recreational sites. Named riverside locations such as China Bar, Missouri Bar, Winkle Bar, and Battle Bar define the human footprint along the water's edge, highlighting the area's history of river navigation and settlement. Higher elevations are marked by Kelsey Peak and the open expanse of Big Meadows to the north, while the Winkle Bar Airstrip provides a rare point of access for aircraft in this road-sparse terrain.

A complex network of Bureau of Land Management roads, including the Mule Creek-Marial Rd and Bear Camp Rd, navigates the many drainages that feed the Rogue, such as Kelsey Creek, Jenny Creek, and Big Windy Creek. Recreational infrastructure is evident at the Kelsy Creek Campground and various specialized zones like the Long Gulch Recreation Area and Dulog Creek Recreation Area, illustrating the balance between protected wilderness and public use.