1922 Map of Preston Peak

About this map

The Siskiyou National Forest and Klamath National Forest converge at the Oregon-California boundary in this 1915 survey. The rugged interior is defined by the three forks of the Smith River and the winding Klamath River in the south, which supported early mining and ranching interests. Early settlements and camps like Gasquet, Adams Sta, and Cottage Grove are connected by the historic Siskiyou Trail, reflecting a landscape transitional between pioneer ranching and organized federal forest management.