1982 Map of Shelly Creek Ridge

About this map

Siskiyou National Forest and Six Rivers National Forest converge at the California-Oregon border, defined by the rugged drainage basins of the Smith River and West Fork Illinois River. This 1982 survey captures a remote frontier landscape where historic transportation routes like the Wimer Road and the Toll Road navigate steep ridges. The presence of the Monumental site and the Holiday Mine reflect the area's early mining history, while the Dollar Bend Fish Hatchery and Shelly Creek Campground point toward the region's evolving focus on resource management and recreation. The map meticulously details the intricate creek systems, including Twelvemile Creek and Monkey Creek, which carve through the Shelly Creek Ridge toward the Middle Fork Smith River.