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1988 Map of Wildhorse Ridge

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Wildhorse Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Klamath Marsh and its complex network of water management features dominate this portion of Klamath County, Oregon. In the late 1980s, the landscape was defined by the Williamson River and an intricate system of embankments, including a substantial Levee and the Kittredge Canal. These structures were essential for supporting ranching operations such as Kittredge Ranch and Summers Ranch, located on the margins of the marshland.

Rising to the east, Wildhorse Ridge provides a stark contrast to the wetlands below, contained within the Winema National Forest. The presence of an Old RR Grade cutting through Skellock Draw near the Cinder Pit indicates the area's history of logging or resource extraction. Notable landmarks such as Bloody Point and Hog Island punctuate the terrain, while numerous water sources like Bluejay Spring and Clover Meadow Creek supported the seasonal movement of livestock through Abraham Flat.