2018 Map of Scott Bar

About this map

The Scott River carves a deep path through the Klamath National Forest in this 2018 survey, defining a landscape of narrow gulches and high summits. This area of Siskiyou County is characterized by small riverside flats that historically supported mining and settlement, including Scott Bar, Gold Flat, and Beauty Flat. The topography is exceptionally steep, rising from the riverbanks to the heights of Anderson Peak and Tom Martin Peak, while the southern reaches of the map touch the northern edge of the Marble Mountains. The naming conventions throughout the quadrangle, such as Big Ferry Cr and Little Ferry Cr, point to the traditional importance of river crossings in this terrain. This modern topographic record captures the enduring isolation of these mountain communities and the complex drainage network of creeks like Tompkins Cr and McGuffy Cr that feed into the primary river system.