1974 Map of Orleans Mtn.

About this map

The Salmon Mountains define this landscape, where the confluence of the Klamath River and the Salmon River creates a rugged interior of river bars and steep ridges. In the early 1970s, this area remained largely wild, dominated by the Klamath National Forest and Six Rivers National Forest. The map documents a history of remote mining operations along the river corridors, including the Indian Bottom Mine and Morehouse Mine. High-altitude landmarks like the Orleans Mtn Lookout and a nearby Antenna atop Ridge served as vital communication and observation points for the surrounding wilderness. Historic river features like Three Dollar Bar and Murderers Bar reflect the gold-seeking heritage of the canyon floors, while a series of jeep trails provide the only mechanized access through the steep terrain between Somes Mtn and the Siskiyou Co and Humboldt Co line.