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1985 Map of Secret Spring Mtn

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Secret Spring Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Beswick and the therapeutic waters of Klamath Hot Springs anchor this mid-1980s study of Siskiyou County, where the Klamath River carves through the volcanic landscape of the Klamath National Forest. The map documents a rugged interior dominated by steep drainages like Shovel Creek and Panther Creek, revealing a landscape shaped by both natural features and human industry. Local ranching history is visible at the Hessig Ranch and Spannaus Ranch, while the inclusion of the Shovel Creek Flume Canyon points to historic water management systems in this mountainous region.

Terrain markers such as Secret Spring Mtn and Eagle Rock define the high country, providing essential reference points for researchers of Northern California topography. The presence of numerous named water sources, including Jewell Spring and Bear Wallow Spring, underscores the critical role of hydrology in this environment. From the scars of the Bogus Burn to the remote crossing at Upper Crossing Rock Creek, the map provides a precise record of the land before modern developments altered these traditional access routes.