2018 Map of Youngs Peak

About this map

Youngs Peak stands as a prominent high point along the boundary between Klamath National Forest and Trinity National Forest, where the county line separates Siskiyou and Trinity counties. This mountain landscape is defined by the headwaters of numerous drainages, including Knownothing Cr and its eastern and western forks, which feed toward the South Fork Salmon River in the northeast. The map reveals a network of ridges and gulches often named for early mining or ranching figures, such as Hotelling Ridge and O'Farrill Gulch. Near the river, the presence of Missouri Bar and Shingle Flat suggests areas of historic riverfront activity. High-altitude features like Knownothing Lake and Slate Gap illustrate the drainage patterns of the Salmon Mountains, providing a detailed view of this wilderness area's topography before it descends into deep canyons like Poverty Gulch.