2023 Map of Ophir Mountain

About this map

The Copper Salmon Wilderness anchors this section of the Oregon Coast Range, preserving a dense network of drainages where the North Fork Elk River and South Fork Elk River converge. The landscape is defined by its dramatic relief, rising from the river canyons to prominent peaks such as Copper Mtn and Ophir Mtn. These protected lands, part of the Siskiyou National Forest, demonstrate a terrain dominated by hydrologic features rather than human settlement, with water bodies like Laird Lake and Mud Lake tucked into the higher elevations. The map also delineates the Elk Wild and Scenic River corridor, a critical area for conservation. Along the eastern boundary, the terrain transitions through Bonanza Basin and past the descriptively named Devils Half Acre, illustrating the complex topography that historically challenged passage through the interior of Curry and Coos Counties.