2014 Map of Siskiyou Pass

About this map

Siskiyou Pass serves as the central crossing point in this mountainous corridor where the Siskiyou Mountains bridge the border between Oregon and California. The landscape is defined by the high-elevation passage of both historic and modern transit routes, including the winding path of Old Highway 99 and the high-altitude Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail traversing the eastern ridges. The presence of Toll Road Gap and Buckhorn Springs indicates the longstanding human infrastructure required to navigate this steep terrain, which descends into deep drainages like Cougar Gulch and Bear Gulch. Land management is a dominant feature, with large sections of the Klamath National Forest providing a backdrop to distinctive geological landmarks like the volcanic prominence of Pilot Rock and the high lookout at Little Pilot Rock.