2022 Map of Shelly Creek Ridge

About this map

Six Rivers National Forest and Siskiyou National Forest converge at the California-Oregon border, defining a landscape shaped by the Middle Fork Smith River and its numerous tributaries. This survey captures a region where steep ridges like Shelly Creek Ridge and Monkey Creek Ridge rise above small riverside clearings such as Washington Flat and Baker Flat. The presence of the Old Gasquet Toll Road and Holiday Mine Road reflects a history of early transit and resource extraction through the Smith River canyon. Notable landmarks like Dead Horse Gulch and Dollar Bend serve as specific identifiers for local history and topography, while the Smith Wild and Scenic River designation highlights the protected status of these primary waterways within the forest service lands.