2017 Map of Ophir Mountain

About this map

The Siskiyou National Forest dominates this section of the Southern Oregon Coast Range, where the drainage divide between the Sixes River and the Elk River creates a complex system of ridges and deep canyons. This 2017 survey details the topographical prominence of several local peaks, including Ophir Mtn, Iron Mtn, and Panther Mtn, which define the horizon of this interior wilderness. The map reveals an extensive network of Forest Service roads, such as Nat For Dev Rd 5325, that provide access to remote areas like Bonanza Basin and the curiously named Devils Half Acre. For the local historian or researcher, the map preserves the names of numerous minor waterways like Poverty Gulch and Blackberry Cr, reflecting the region's long history of small-scale mining and timber exploration. These labels provide a precise record of the geography within the Curry and Coos county borderlands.