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2017 Map of Mount Ashland

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Mount Ashland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Colestin and its nearby water source, Cole Spring, sit at the heart of this mountain landscape straddling the Oregon-California border. The terrain is defined by the high peaks of the Siskiyou Mountains, notably Mount Ashland, which serves as a recreational anchor for the region. Long-distance transit and local exploration are facilitated by the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail and a network of forest roads such as Colestine Rd and Hilt Rd.

The map reveals a transition from the Rogue River National Forest in the north to the Klamath National Forest in the south, separated by the interstate boundary. This area is characterized by drainage systems like E Fork Cottonwood Cr and Neil Cr, alongside distinct topographic features such as Winburn Ridge and The Flats. For hikers, the Grouse Shelter provides a specific point of reference near Grouse Creek Gap.