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2017 Map of Kelsey Peak

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Kelsey Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Rogue River carves a deep path through the Siskiyou National Forest on this 2017 study of the Oregon wilderness. The river’s descent is marked by numerous hazards and landing points, including Island Rapids, Big Boulder Rapids, and Winkle Bar Riffle. Flat land is scarce along these steep banks, making named river bars like Missouri Bar, Battle Bar, and Winkle Bar significant landmarks for navigation and historic activity.

Remote infrastructure is highlighted by the Winkle-Bar Airport, a small airstrip serving this isolated canyon reach. The terrain rises sharply from the river towards high points like Kelsey Peak and Bear Camp Ridge. Numerous Bureau of Land Management routes, such as BLM RD 33-10-3, provide limited access through the dense network of drainage creeks like Missouri Cr and Little Windy Cr. The map also captures the boundary between Curry and Josephine County, cutting through high-elevation features like Bald Ridge and Big Meadows.