2018 Map of South China Mountain

About this map

China Mountain and South China Mtn anchor this high-elevation landscape along the boundary of Klamath National Forest and Shasta National Forest. The map documents a complex alpine hydrology where the headwaters of the Trinity River and Picayune Cr originate. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail winds through the center of the sheet, traversing key geographical transitions at High Camp Pass and Chilcoot Pass. This terrain is defined by a series of glacial basins and flats, including Tamarack Flat and Cabin Meadow. The concentration of high-country water bodies like Deadfall Lakes, Toad Lake, and Porcupine Lake suggests the seasonal importance of this area for livestock grazing and recreation. The border between Siskiyou Co and Trinity Co follows the prominent ridgelines of the Trinity Mountains, illustrating how natural topography dictated local administrative lines.