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1979 Map of Somes Bar

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Somes Bar
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The confluence of the Klamath River and the Salmon River serves as the focal point for this mountainous region of Northern California. Near this junction lies Somes Bar, a historic community situated along the border of Siskiyou and Humboldt counties. The map documents a landscape defined by rugged peaks and essential forestry infrastructure, featuring landmarks like the Ukonom Ranger Station and the Ishi Pishi Sch.

High-elevation meadows and timberland are managed under the Klamath National Forest and Six Rivers National Forest, with a significant portion dedicated to the Marble Mountain Wilderness. A network of pack trails, including the Stanshaw Meadows Trail and Haypress Trail Meadow, connects remote points like Offield Mtn and Wooley Camp. This 1970s survey captures the era's balance between forest management and wilderness preservation in a region where river canyons dictate human movement.