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2012 Map of South China Mountain

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of South China Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

South China Mountain and Cory Peak define the high-elevation terrain of this Siskiyou County landscape, where the headwaters of the Trinity River begin their descent. This 2012 survey documents a remote backcountry characterized by high mountain passes and seasonal meadows. Historically significant sites such as Cabin Meadow and the Bear Creek Cabin are positioned near key water sources like Cabin Meadow Lake and Bear Creek, illustrating the long-standing reliance on these alpine pockets for shelter and grazing.

A complex network of forest routes, including the I P RD, provides access to landmarks like Cement Bluff and Tamarack Flat. The map reveals a high concentration of small glacial lakes and meadows, including Rock Fence Lake, Bull Lake, and the expansive Robbers Meadow. These features, along with named points like Chilcoot Pass and High Camp Pass, underscore the region's importance for navigation through the Klamath Mountains during the early twenty-first century.