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1952 Map of Ship Mountain, 1954 Print
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1952 Map of Ship Mountain

USGS Topo · Published 1954

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The South Fork Smith River and the Klamath River anchor this mid-century view of the wild Del Norte interior. The landscape is defined by the convergence of the Siskiyou National Forest, Klamath National Forest, and Six Rivers National Forest, where a network of lookouts like Lookout No 1 and Lookout No 2 monitored the timberlands. Early habitation is visible through remote outposts such as Wilson Ranch, Guys Ranch, and the Knapp Estate, while industrial activity is noted at the Chrome Mine (Ora Grande). Historical access to these deep canyons relied on landmarks like the Hurdygurdy Bridge and the Elkhorn Bar Trail. The presence of several backcountry sites, including Marlow Camp and Big Flat Guard Sta, illustrates the era's reliance on stationary forest management stations and isolated riverside ranching before modern road expansion.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1954
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain