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2012 Map of Orleans

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Orleans
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Klamath River carves a deep path through the Klamath Mountains near the settlement of Orleans, where the waterway meets several significant tributaries including Red Cap Cr and Pearch Cr. This 2012 survey illustrates a landscape defined by its rugged verticality and a history of land use, from the residential clusters at the Hunter Little Ranch and Reece Homestead to the legacy of mining and timber suggested by Logging Gulch and Sawmill Gulch. Local geography is marked by distinctive features such as Sarvorum Mountain and Cape Horn, which tower over the river's winding course.

Transportation in this area is confined to narrow routes following the river and ridgelines, such as Ishi-Pishi Rd and Skelton Butte Rd. Recreation and remote camps like Pearch Creek Campground and Head Camp are scattered throughout the territory, while local landmarks such as Sunset Spring and Deer Lick Saddle serve as reference points in the complex terrain of Black Mountain and Rattlesnake Ridge.