2015 Map of Shelly Creek Ridge

About this map

Middle Fork Smith River carves through the convergence of the Siskiyou National Forest and Six Rivers National Forest, marking a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes and dense drainage networks. Small clearings such as Baker Flat, Horse Flat, and Washington Flat provide rare level ground among the high points of Shelly Creek Ridge and Washington Peak. The presence of the Old Gasquet Toll Rd in the southwestern corner offers a glimpse into early transportation routes that preceded modern highway systems through these mountains. The settlement of Idlewild and the site at Patrick Creek serve as localized human landmarks within an otherwise dominant wilderness terrain. The map meticulously documents dozens of named drainages, including Diamond Cr, Broken Kettle Cr, and Monkey Cr, illustrating the complex watershed that feeds the regional river system along the California and Oregon border.