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1998 Map of Quail Prairie Mountain

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Quail Prairie Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

Quail Prairie Mountain stands as a central landmark in this portion of the Siskiyou National Forest, where the landscape is defined by the deep drainage of the Chetco River and its numerous tributaries. In the late 20th century, this area of Curry County remained largely undeveloped, dominated by the eastern reaches of the Kalmiopsis Wilderness. This protected area is characterized by its complex network of ridges and basins, including Long Ridge, Moores Ridge, and the prominent Backbone Ridge.

Local landmarks such as Swede Heaven and Red Mountain Prairie provide points of reference within the dense forest. Human activity is largely confined to forest management and recreation, evidenced by the Packers Cabin Campground and a small Quarry near Panda Ridge. The map details a transition from high-elevation buttes like Snaketooth Butte and Pollywog Butte down to the creek beds of Devils Creek and Moores Creek, reflecting the steep, dissected topography of the Klamath Mountains.