2012 Map of The Whaleback

About this map

Deer Mountain Lodge and the small settlement of Cougar serve as central points in this Siskiyou County landscape, situated where the high desert meets volcanic terrain. The topography is dominated by prominent landforms such as The Whaleback and Deer Mountain, while the western edge is marked by the distinctive Sheep Rock. The layout of the land reflects a history of resource management and early 21st-century infrastructure, with a complex network of forest access routes including the Grass Lake Fire Rd and Upper Cougar Fire Rd. To the south, the rail-and-road corridor near Andesite and Bolam highlights the area's logistical importance for timber and transport. This survey, compiled from 2010 imagery, captures a moment when traditional forest industry names like Bolam Logging Rd remained integrated into the modern geographic record.