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1983 Map of Mc Kinley Mtn

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Mc Kinley Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Klamath River carves a dramatic path through the northern reaches of the Klamath National Forest on this 1980s survey. This portion of the Scott Bar Mountains reveals a landscape heavily defined by its gold-mining heritage, with numerous sites such as the Smith Mine, Commodore Mine, and Eliza Mine scattered across the steep gulches. These operations are concentrated along tributaries like Little Humbug Creek and McKinley Creek, illustrating the intense mineral prospecting that shaped Siskiyou County's development.

Administrative and logistical hubs are represented by the Oak Knoll Work Center and the Deadwood Headquarter, providing infrastructure for forest management. Transportation is limited to the river corridor and improved trails, with the Walker Bridge serving as a rare crossing point near Quigleys Cove. From the high point of McKinley Mtn to the depths of Miller Gulch, the map details a region where natural resources and isolation defined the local economy and settlement patterns.