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2017 Map of Tincup Peak

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Tincup Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Siskiyou National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape along the boundary of Josephine and Curry counties. The terrain is deeply incised by the Chetco River and its numerous tributaries, including Sluice Cr and Granite Cr, while the Illinois River cuts through the northern reaches near Green Wall. This 2017 survey details a wilderness environment where named bars such as Chetco Bar and Taggarts Bar mark historical points of activity along the riverbanks.

Peaks and ridges dominate the topography, with landmarks like Tincup Peak, Mt Billingslea, and Heather Mtn rising above the timbered slopes. The presence of Gold Basin and Gold Basin Springs suggests a history of prospecting in the drainage between Tincup Cr and Granite Cr. The map also preserves official land divisions, including the meeting of t37s r11w and t38s r10w, which are essential for property and mining claim research in this remote corner of Oregon.