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2012 Map of Sawyers Bar

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Sawyers Bar
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Sawyers Bar and the neighboring settlement of Bestville anchor this map of the Klamath National Forest area, where the N Fork Salmon River carves through steep drainage systems. This landscape is defined by its gold mining legacy and ranching history, evidenced by family-named landmarks such as Ahlgren Ranch, Burns Ranch, and Godfrey Ranch. The topography is marked by a series of narrow gulches and high ridges, including the prominent Blue Ridge which features the Blue Ridge Lookout Tower.

Logistical access to these remote locations is provided by Sawyers Bar Rd and Eddy Gulch Rd, connecting the valley settlements to higher elevations like Black Bear Summit. Numerous water features, such as Little N Fork Salmon River and Specimen Cr, dictate the placement of recreational sites including the Red Bank Campground. The nomenclature of the gulches, such as Kanaka Gulch and Jackass Gulch, reflects the varied cultural and working history of this Siskiyou County region.