2018 Map of Yreka

About this map

Yreka sits at the eastern edge of a landscape dominated by the high peaks and deep gulches of the Klamath National Forest. This modern record reveals a town shaped by its Gold Rush origins, where historical infrastructure like the Yreka Ditch and the Greenhorn Reservoir still define the local hydrology. The surrounding terrain is a complex network of canyons and ridges, including the Kilgore Hills and Soap Creek Ridge, punctuated by family-named landmarks and historical passage points. To the west, the forest canopy covers high points like Montana Peak and Bally Mtn, while the neighborhood streets of Yreka extend toward the foot of Butcher Hill. The map meticulously preserves the names of numerous drainage features such as Canaan Gulch and Poison Gulch, which have historically dictated the placement of trails and early roads like the Osgood Mine Rd and High CCC. Researchers can also locate the Evergreen Cem and trace recreation paths like the Miners Trail.