2015 Map of Orleans

About this map

Orleans sits at the heart of this landscape, positioned along a sharp bend of the Klamath River within the Six Rivers National Forest. This 2015 survey illustrates a terrain defined by steep ridges and deep drainages, where life and transportation cling to the river corridor and narrow mountain roads like Ishi Pish Rd and Shelton Butte Rd. The map reveals the intricate network of gulches and flats that have long shaped local geography, from Bacon Flat to the depths of Sawmill Gulch and China Gulch. High-elevation landmarks such as Sarvorum Mtn, Black Mtn, and the southern Salmon Mountains frame the river valley, while smaller features like Deer Lick Saddle and Antenna Ridge highlight the topographic complexity. Numerous tributaries, including Boise Cr, Pearch Cr, and Camp Cr, feed into the Klamath, emphasizing the area's watershed importance and the rugged isolation of its mountain ridges.