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1989 Map of Pearsoll Peak

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Pearsoll Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Siskiyou National Forest dominates this landscape in the late 1980s, revealing a region defined by its complex geology and mining history. The map traces a significant network of remote mining operations across the Kalmiopsis Wilderness, including the Robertson Mine, Chrome King Mine, and the high-elevation Pearsoll Mine near Pearsoll Peak. These sites, alongside names like the Little Siberia Mine and Eagles Nest Mine, point to a rugged legacy of mineral extraction in the Klamath Mountains.

The Illinois River and Chetco River provide the primary drainage for the area, connected by topographical landmarks such as Chetco Pass and Eagle Gap. Human habitation is sparse and concentrated at clearings like Oak Flat and McCaleb Ranch, while the inclusion of the Hall Cabin (Site) and School Flat offers specific points of interest for local historians and genealogists tracking the footprint of early settlers and forest workers in Josephine and Curry counties.