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2017 Map of Silver Peak

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Silver Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Siskiyou National Forest dominates this section of the Klamath Mountains, where the deep drainage of the Illinois River cuts through the southern portion of the quadrangle. This 2017 survey highlights a landscape defined by isolated peaks and high-elevation clearings, such as Silver Peak and S Bend Mtn. The naming of numerous meadow-like features, including Silver Prairie, Middle Bald Prairie, and Little Bald Mountain Prairie, suggests specific pockets of open terrain within the otherwise dense forest cover.

Waterways like Silver Cr and Indigo Cr carve out the topography, leading to named locations like Deadman Bar along the riverbanks. The map documents a landscape largely devoid of modern settlements, crossed primarily by Nat For Dev Rd 091, emphasizing the area's use for forestry and resource management. Bordering the line between Curry and Josephine counties, it serves as a record of the drainage patterns and peaks such as Bald Mtn and Indian Flat.