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2011 Map of Sun Pass

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Sun Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Sun Pass and Sun Mountain anchor this high-elevation landscape in Klamath County, where the transition between volcanic buttes and meadow valleys is marked by a complex network of forest development roads. The topography is defined by prominent rises like Dry Butte and Boundary Butte, which overlook the headwaters of Sand Creek and the neighboring Cavern Creek. A notable intersection of geographic and human activity occurs at Sand Creek Junction, where mountain routes converge near the upper reaches of the Sand Creek Canal.

The eastern portion of the quadrangle includes Egan Springs, situated below the slopes of Sand Ridge. This area showcases the careful management of water resources and transportation through protected lands, with named routes like Sun Mountain Rd and Egan Springs Rd providing access to the remote terrain. The presence of Pinnacle Valley further illustrates the varied geomorphology of the region, from steep mountain peaks to broader alluvial basins.