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2014 Map of Wildhorse Ridge

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Wildhorse Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Winema National Forest encompasses the vast majority of this landscape, where the high desert meets complex water management systems. The western portion of the map is defined by industrial-era water engineering, including the Williamson River Ditch, Y J Canal, and Kittredge Canal. These features suggest a history of agricultural reclamation and water diversion in a region characterized by significant landforms like Hog Island and the expansive Abraham Flat.

The terrain transitions from these low-lying flats and islands to the elevated heights of Wildhorse Ridge in the south and east. Numerous water sources, including Bluejay Spring and Copeland Spring, are scattered throughout the forest, indicating vital points for livestock or wildlife in an otherwise arid environment. The road network consists primarily of Forest Service routes such as Nat For Dev Rd 7646, reflecting the area's primary use for timber management and resource protection within the Klamath County interior.