1997 Map of Little Chinquapin Mountain

About this map

Little Chinquapin Mountain and the high-elevation meadows of the Rogue River National Forest define this 1997 topographic survey of the Southern Oregon Cascades. The landscape is marked by a complex network of springs and creeks, including Big Springs, Bluejay Spring, and the headwaters of Jenny Creek, which flow through steep terrain toward Johnson Prairie. Significant for hikers and conservationists, the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail traverses the western portion of the quadrangle, passing through the Howard Prairie Recreation Area near Grizzly Prairie. The map captures the boundary between Jackson and Klamath Counties, a region dominated by peaks like Brush Mountain and Old Baldy. For researchers, the presence of a Cinder Pit near Tucker Glade points to the local geology and resource extraction history of this timber-rich and volcanic terrain.