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1985 Map of Sheep Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Butte Valley dominates this 1985 survey, where the flat agricultural basin meets the high desert terrain of the Klamath National Forest. The settlement of Macdoel serves as a local hub along the Southern Pacific railroad line, which runs parallel to the Pacific Highway through the western portion of the map. This corridor provided essential transport for the region's ranching and timber interests during the mid-1980s.

Local landmarks such as Lakeview Cemetery and the community of Mt Hebron are clearly defined, providing valuable points of interest for genealogists tracking family ties to this corner of Siskiyou County. The landscape is punctuated by volcanic features like Inlow Butte and Murch Butte, while more secluded sites such as Broken Ladder Cave and Bramsteads Waterhole offer a look at the natural water sources and geological formations that shaped local land use and exploration.