2015 Map of Yreka

About this map

The northern California settlement of Yreka serves as the focal point for this survey, where the town's residential street grid transitions into the steep, complex drainage systems of the Klamath National Forest. The landscape is defined by its deep history of water management and topography, evidenced by the Yreka Ditch winding around the northern slopes near Humbug Gulch. To the west, the massive Soap Creek Ridge and peaks like Montana Peak and Mahogany Point dominate the horizon, while the southern reaches are marked by a series of named ravines including Walters Gulch and Canaan Gulch. Local history and genealogy are anchored by the Evergreen Cemetery, situated just west of the downtown core. The map traces the rugged interface between urban development and the timbered hills, illustrating how roads like Fort Jones Rd and Greenhorn Rd follow the natural contours of the Siskiyou County terrain.