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2012 Map of Yellow Dog Peak

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Yellow Dog Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The Right Hand N Fork Salmon River and its numerous tributaries define this pocket of Siskiyou County, where steep drainage patterns are reflected in names like Shotgun Gulch, Deadman Gulch, and Flower Gulch. Human presence is sparse, anchored by landmarks such as Wilson Cabin near Shelly Meadows and the Abbott Ranch along the N Fork Salmon River. These sites, along with The Cedars in the south, suggest a landscape dominated by ranching and seasonal backcountry use rather than dense settlement.

Elevations rise sharply to Yellow Dog Peak and Bear Wallow Peak, with high-alpine basins holding Shelly Lake, Babs Lake, and Bug Lake. The road network is minimal, with Sawyers Bar Rd providing one of the few established routes through the area, notably passing the distinctive J Joe Curve. This 2012 survey captures a remote wilderness character where topographic features like Razor Ridge remain the primary points of orientation.