2015 Map of Yellow Dog Peak

About this map

Yellow Dog Peak and the high ridges of the Klamath National Forest define this terrain in the northern reaches of California. The map documents a landscape where the Marble Mountains meet the Salmon Mountains, characterized by steep drainage basins and alpine basins like Shelly Meadows. Water systems are central to the topography, with the Right Hand N Fork Salmon River and its numerous tributaries, including Atkins Cr and Big Cr, carving deep gulches such as Harry Hall Gulch and Deadman Gulch. A significant stretch of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail winds through the eastern and northern portions of the quadrangle, crossing high points near Shelly Lake and Babs Lake. This 2015 survey provides a modern record of the trail's path and the primitive names of the gulches and forks that have long served as landmarks for travelers and foresters in this high-altitude wilderness.