2012 Map of Sharp Mountain

About this map

Criss Ranch and the small settlement of Tecnor represent the human footprint in this corner of Siskiyou County, situated among high-elevation valleys and volcanic peaks. The landscape is defined by the transition from Red Rock Valley in the north to the wide expanse of Long Prairie in the south, where a network of Forest Service roads, such as Robison Rd and Long Prairie Rd, provides access for timber and ranching operations. The terrain rises sharply at Sharp Mountain and Wild Horse Mountain, while Russell Lake and Cedar Well provide critical water sources in an otherwise arid environment. This 2012 survey illustrates the modern management of these lands, where topographic features like Garner Butte anchor a complex system of fire roads and trails including Usfs 44 N 09 and 45n20y.