2020 Map of Ophir Mountain

About this map

Ophir Mtn and the surrounding high ridges of the Siskiyou National Forest dominate this section of the Oregon Coast Range along the Coos and Curry county line. This environment is defined by its complex drainage systems, where the protected Elk Wild and Scenic River carves through the center of the sheet, joined by tributaries like Slide Cr and Milbury Cr. The map details a landscape of extreme relief, from the peak of Copper Mtn to the curiously named Devils Half Acre and Bonanza Basin. While the area is largely devoid of traditional settlements, the network of timber-access roads, such as the one traversing Iron Mtn, highlights the region's historical and ongoing connection to the Pacific Northwest forest industry. High-elevation water bodies like Laird Lake and Mud Lake provide essential landmarks for navigation within this dense terrain.