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2015 Map of Russell Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

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Klamath National Forest dominates this section of Siskiyou County, where the topography transitions from the heights of the Marble Mountains and Scott Bar Mountains down to the winding course of the Scott River Road. The landscape is etched with steep drainages and gulches, including Franklin Gulch, Slug Gulch, and Grizzly Gulch, reflecting a terrain shaped by water and historical land use. Near the southern edge, Meamber Bridge provides a key crossing point, while the presence of a Wool Mill near the northern boundary suggests the area's late-era agricultural and industrial heritage.

Transportation through the rugged interior relies on forest routes like Quartz Valley Road and Rattlesnake Creek Road, which follow the natural contours of the land. High-elevation points like Russell Peak and Big Rock overlook expansive features such as Milk Ranch Meadows and Walla Walla Ridge, providing a comprehensive look at the wilderness and resource-management boundaries of this northern California region.