2001 Map of Seiad Valley

About this map

Seiad Valley sits at a critical junction of the Klamath River and the high ridges of the Klamath National Forest. This survey, revised by the Forest Service at the turn of the 21st century, details a landscape defined by its river-bottom resources and steep mountain drainages. The presence of tailings near the riverbanks and along Seiad Creek indicates the enduring legacy of gold mining in this part of Siskiyou County. The small community is centered around the Seiad Work Center and the Grider Creek Ranch, which occupy the narrow arable lands below Lower Devils Peak. The map illustrates the complex topography of the region, from the Klamath River Wild and Scenic Road following the water's edge to the high summits of Baldy Mountain and Blue Mountain. Numerous drainages like Portuguese Creek and Williams Gulch feed into the main river system, carving deep into the forest terrain.