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2023 Map of Spodue Mountain

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Spodue Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Winema National Forest and Fremont National Forest converge in this high-altitude landscape of southern Oregon, where the Sycan River winds through a corridor designated as the Sycan Wild and Scenic River. The terrain is defined by distinct topographical markers such as the volcanic prominence of Spodue Mtn and the broad Sprague River Valley to the south. Numerous named water sources, including Wild Billy Lake, Coyote Bucket Pond, and Essex Springs, suggest a complex hydrology that has historically supported livestock and wildlife.

Local family-named features like Tim Brown Spring and Bob Plank Spring provide valuable clues for genealogists tracking early land use. The presence of Knot Tableland and the Coyote Bucket canyon demonstrate the dramatic elevation shifts common in the Klamath region. A network of rural forest roads, such as Oregon Pines Rd and Godowa Springs Rd, connects these isolated springs and flats, anchoring the map's role in modern resource management.