2017 Map of Tallowbox Mountain

About this map

Tallowbox Mountain stands as a central topographic anchor in this portion of the Siskiyou Mountains, where the borders of Josephine and Jackson counties meet. The landscape is defined by a dense network of steep drainages, including the uniquely named Ninethousand Seventeen Gulch and Nine Dollar Gulch, which feed into larger systems like Star Gulch and the Applegate River. Small settlements such as Ruch and Williams appear on the periphery of the heavily forested interior, much of which is protected within the Rogue River National Forest. The map captures a complex system of resource and fire access roads, such as Hinkley Gulch Rd and Star Gulch Rd, that navigate the ridgelines between Palmer Peak and Jim Mee Peak. Notable water management features like Kinworthy Reservoir and Gibson Reservoir indicate the vital role of water storage in this high-relief terrain.