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2015 Map of Ukonom Lake

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Ukonom Lake
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 dominates this high-altitude landscape in Siskiyou County, where water is the primary architect of the terrain. A dense network of basins and valleys, such as Independence Valley and Cuddihy Valley, organizes the drainage of numerous creeks like Ukonom Cr and Flems Fork. The area is characterized by a high concentration of mountain lakes, ranging from the prominent Ukonom Lake and Spirit Lake to the more uniquely named Deadman Lake and Meteor Lake.

Small mountain settlements and landings such as Granite Meadow, Cedar Flat, and Buns Basin provide isolated markers of human presence amidst prominent peaks like No Mans Mtn and the Elk Peak area. The southern edge of the survey transitions into the Marble Mountains, while the north is defined by the sharp rise of Titus Ridge. This map records a wilderness topography defined by named pockets and meadows, including Mule Pocket and Hells Meadows, reflecting a history of local navigation through the high timber.