1980 Map of Marble Mountain

About this map

Marble Mountain and the surrounding high peaks of the Marble Mountain Wilderness define this high-altitude terrain within the Klamath National Forest. The 1980 survey captures the corridor of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail as it winds past geological landmarks like Kings Castle and Black Marble Mountain. This area is characterized by its glacial hydrology, featuring a high density of alpine water bodies including Paradise Lake, Rainy Lake, and the cluster of Upper Sky High Lake and Lower Sky High Lake. Human presence is marked by a series of remote outposts and seasonal camps, such as the Forest Service Station in Marble Valley and the curiously named Whisky Camp. Deep drainage basins for Elk Creek and Wooley Creek illustrate the sharp vertical relief typical of the Siskiyou region during this era of conservation and forest management.