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1998 Map of Kelsey Peak

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Kelsey Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

Wild Rogue Wilderness and the Siskiyou National Forest dominate this riverine landscape, where the Rogue Wild and Scenic River carves a deep path through the coastal range. The map reveals a specific focus on river navigation and recreation, identifying numerous obstacles and landing points such as Island Rapids, Maggies Riffle, and Johns Riffle. Historic river bars like Missouri Bar and Winkle Bar serve as key landmarks for backcountry travel, some even hosting a Landing Strip for remote access.

The topography transitions from the high point of Kelsey Peak down into narrow drainage basins like Mule Creek and Ditch Creek. While the Mariel Back Country Byway provides a corridor for exploration, the terrain remains largely untamed. Inland landmarks like Bear Camp Pasture and Big Meadows provide evidence of high-altitude clearings used by early travelers and surveyors along the Curry and Josephine county line.