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2015 Map of Somes Bar

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Somes Bar
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Salmon River meets the Klamath River in this section of the Klamath National Forest, marking a landscape defined by significant elevation changes and remote river bars. Settlement is concentrated at Somes Bar near the river confluence, while further downstream and along the banks lie the curiously named Three Dollar Bar and Murderers Bar. The terrain rises sharply from the river canyons toward peaks such as Offield Mtn and East Peak, connected by high-altitude features like Offield Saddle.

Evidence of historical land use and travel is found in the network of mountain meadows including Haypress Meadows, Trail Meadow, and Let-Er Buck Meadow. These clearings, along with family-named landmarks like the Roger Davis and Steinacher trails, suggest a legacy of ranching, packing, and early forest management. Natural water sources such as Sulphur Spring and several creeks like Wooley Cr and Steinacher Cr drain the surrounding Salmon Mountains and Marble Mountains.