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1988 Map of Sharp Mountain

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Sharp Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Klamath National Forest dominates this Siskiyou County landscape, where the volcanic topography of the southern Cascade Range defines the local water and settlement patterns. The map centers on the high elevations of Sharp Mountain and Wild Horse Mtn, with the Van Bremmer L.O. lookout station positioned to monitor the surrounding timberlands. To the north, the terrain drops into Red Rock Valley, a basin containing the ephemeral Russell Lake.

The small settlement at Tecnor stands as the primary human outpost in this high-altitude environment. In a region where surface water is scarce, the map records a critical network of livestock and agricultural water sources, including La Honda Well, Rainbow Well, and the Van Bremmer Well. Unique geological features like the Ice Cave further distinguish this transition from the open flats of Long Prairie to the timbered volcanic peaks.