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2018 Map of Sharp Mountain

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Sharp Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Klamath National Forest dominates this section of Siskiyou County, where the high volcanic terrain transitions from the Red Rock Valley toward prominent peaks. The landscape is defined by massive topographic features like Sharp Mtn and Wild Horse Mtn, along with the multi-summited Three Sisters. Historical water access is visible through a network of isolated wells, including Antelope Well, Rainbow Well, and Lahondia Well, which supported ranching and transit across this high-elevation plateau.

Transportation patterns reflect the area's timber and range history, centered on the Railroad Grade in the south. A complex grid of forest roads and trails, such as Windy Prairie and North Wild Horse, provides access to the interior. In the northwest corner, Russell Lake offers a rare permanent water body in an otherwise arid volcanic environment characterized by basaltic features like Garner Butte.