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2004 Map of Wickiup Spring

Name: 2004 Topographic Map of Wickiup Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2007
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2007

About this map

Fremont National Forest dominates this volcanic landscape, where the high desert terrain is defined by prominent peaks and a sparse network of water sources. The map highlights the essential role of springs in this arid region, from the centrally located Wickiup Spring to the more remote Mush Spring and Timothy Spring in the south. These water points often dictated the movement of wildlife and early land use, particularly around the Cabin Lake Wildlife Area.

High-altitude vantage points are recorded at Lookout Point and the Bald Mountain Lookout, suggesting the critical fire-monitoring infrastructure maintained by the Forest Service. Significant topographic features like Wickiup Butte, Wastina Butte, and Wart Peak rise above the surrounding flats, while a localized Cinder Pit indicates the area's volcanic geological history. The border between Klamath Co and Lake Co runs through the western section of the sheet, dividing these high-plateau timberlands.