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1997 Map of Salmon Mountain

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Salmon Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

The Salmon Mountains define the high-elevation landscape of this 1990s forest survey, marking the intersection of the Klamath National Forest, Six Rivers National Forest, and Trinity National Forest. At the heart of this remote terrain lies the Trinity Alps Wilderness, a protected expanse dominated by peaks like Whitney Peak and the namesake Salmon Mountain. The map serves as a vital record of high-country navigation, tracing the paths of the Summit Trail and the Horse Ridge Trail across steep divides like Backbone Ridge and Packsaddle Ridge.

Hydrological features are central to the district, with the drainages of Red Cap Creek and Nordheimer Creek carving through the slopes. Small alpine water bodies including Nordheimer Lake and Red Cap Lake are documented alongside seasonal landmarks like High Spring. Human presence is minimal, noted primarily through forest management infrastructure like the Salmon River-Orleans Ranger District and isolated outposts like Mullens Camp.