1989 Map of Kelsey Peak

About this map

The Rogue Wild and Scenic River carves a deep path through this portion of the Siskiyou National Forest, defining a landscape where river navigation and high-elevation terrain meet. Along the river corridor, the map identifies a series of named bars and riffles that represent critical milestones for river travel, including Missouri Bar, Winkle Bar, and Battle Bar. These river-level features contrast sharply with the surrounding summits such as Kelsey Peak and the high grasslands of Big Meadows to the north. South of the river, the terrain ascends toward Bear Camp Ridge and the Bear Camp Pasture. This 1989 provisional survey captures the intersection of Curry and Josephine counties within a protected wilderness setting, detailing the complex network of drainage creeks like Mule Creek and Kelsey Creek that feed into the Rogue's central canyon.