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1996 Map of Onion Mountain

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Onion Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1999
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1999

About this map

Siskiyou National Forest land dominates this landscape, characterized by heavy mining activity and rugged watersheds. Evidence of the region’s extractive history is visible through the Buckeye Mine, Ramsey Mine, and the Flanagan Mine located near the Rogue River. These operations, alongside multiple labeled prospects and a Quarry, show the intensity of geological exploration in the late 20th century.

The area is defined by the high elevations of Onion Mountain and Bally Onion, with water draining through complex systems such as Taylor Creek, Shan Creek, and Slate Creek. Notable natural features like Taylor Creek Falls and Secret Falls provide localized landmarks within the timbered terrain. The eastern edge captures the Rogue Wild and Scenic River corridor, including Flanagan Slough, where the topography drops sharply toward the riverbank. This map preserves the network of forest roads and trails that connected these remote worksites and viewpoints, such as the Shan Creek Overlook.