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2015 Map of Polar Bear Mountain

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Polar Bear Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Siskiyou Mountains define this high-altitude landscape where the borders of Oregon and California meet. This region is a complex intersection of the Siskiyou National Forest and the Klamath National Forest, showing a wilderness terrain marked by prominent summits such as Polar Bear Mountain, Crazy Peak, and Black Butte. The map illustrates a network of drainage basins, with the E Fork Illinois River and numerous creeks like Dunn Cr and Poker Cr carving through the steep topography.

Evidence of historical land use and travel is found in the few named valleys and flats, including Youngs Valley and Poker Flat. High-elevation water features like Kelly Lake and Mud Lake provide specific points of interest for those studying the remote geography of Josephine County. The presence of named landmarks such as The Lieutenants and Bear Cub suggests a history of local naming conventions for the distinct rock formations and peaks that characterize this corner of the Pacific Northwest.