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2021 Map of Youngs Peak

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Youngs Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Salmon River cuts through the northern reaches of this territory, where the Klamath Wild and Scenic River designation protects the riparian corridor within the Klamath National Forest. Steep drainage networks like Hotelling Gulch and Granite Gulch define the vertical landscape, leading upward to prominent summits such as Youngs Peak and Bowerman Peak. These peaks are connected by an extensive system of ridge-running paths, including the Salmon Summit Trl and Hotelling Trl.

The boundary between Siskiyou and Trinity counties follows the high mountain crests, dividing the watershed near Knownothing Lake. Historical river access points like Missouri Bar hint at early human activity along the water, while the numerous named forks of Knownothing Cr and Methodist Cr illustrate the complex hydrography of the Salmon Mountains. This area remains largely defined by its primitive transportation routes and protected forest lands.