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1952 Map of Ship Mountain

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Ship Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Klamath Glen sits near the confluence of the South Fork Smith River and the main Smith River, serving as a gateway to the high timberlands of the Six Rivers National Forest during the mid-century. This survey, updated in 1952, documents the dispersed ranching and mining activity that characterized the Del Norte back-country, including Alma Ranch, Wilson Ranch, and Stevens Ranch. Mining interests are specifically noted at the China Mine (Ora Grande) and various Prospects scattered across Blackhawk Ridge.

The landscape is defined by a network of lookouts and camps, such as the Big Flat Guard Sta and Rock Creek Camp, linked by early trails and unimproved roads. Notable landmarks like Ship Mountain and Rattlesnake Mountain anchor the topography, while the Landing Field at Klamath Glen indicates the area's increasing accessibility for fire management and aviation. The presence of Starwein Flat and Summit Valley illustrates the pockets of level ground utilized amidst the surrounding peaks.