2012 Map of Tanners Peak

About this map

Tanners Peak stands as a prominent landmark in this rugged corner of Siskiyou County, where the N Fork Salmon River and its numerous tributaries have carved a complex landscape of ridges and deep gulches. The drainage pattern is dense, defined by features like Rattlesnake Gulch and Whites Gulch, which suggest a history of resource extraction and prospecting. Cultural sites are primarily focused on seasonal use and historical navigation, evidenced by Mule Bridge Campground, Idlewild Campground, and Finley Camp. The naming conventions throughout the area, including China Gulch, Little China Gulch, and Live Yankee Gulch, point toward the diverse mining heritage common to the Salmon River watershed. Transportation is limited to narrow corridors like Sawers Bar Rd and Mule Bridge Rd, which trace the riverbanks and connect isolated flats such as Trooks Flat and Robinson Flat.