1980 Map of Marble Mountain

About this map

Klamath National Forest dominates this 1980 survey, specifically highlighting the high-elevation terrain of the Marble Mountain Wilderness. The map reveals a landscape defined by dramatic geological features like Kings Castle and Black Marble Mountain, punctuated by a series of high alpine basins. Long-distance recreation is represented by the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, which winds through the central peaks. Tracing the drainages of Kelsey Creek and Wooley Creek, the map shows a network of remote campsites and isolated water bodies, such as Man Eaten Lake and Paradise Lake. A Forest Service Station in Marble Valley serves as a lone administrative outpost in a region largely devoid of permanent settlements or improved roads, emphasizing the area's role as a protected backcountry resource in the late twentieth century.