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2015 Map of The Whaleback

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of The Whaleback
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Klamath National Forest and Shasta National Forest dominate this Siskiyou County landscape, where the volcanic topography of the Cascade Range is clearly defined. The sheet is anchored by the massive profiles of The Whaleback and Whaleback Mtn to the southeast, while the small settlements of Cougar and Andesite sit along the primary road and rail corridors. Historically significant routes like Military Pass and Deer Mountain Rd weave through the timberlands, connecting these isolated outposts.

Evidence of the region's environmental history is visible through labels like the Whaleback Burn, Grass Lake Fire, and Cougar Fire, indicating the impact of recent wildfires on the forest structure. Prominent peaks such as Sheep Rock, Deer Mtn, and Miller Mtn provide significant vertical relief, while specific forest management areas like the Cougar Plantation and Bolam Tie reflect the ongoing human interaction with this timber-rich wilderness.