2001 Map of Yreka

About this map

The northern California landscape shown here is dominated by the complex terrain of the Klamath National Forest and the historic settlement of Yreka. Situated at the eastern edge of the forest, the town serves as a focal point where civil infrastructure like the Siskiyou County Courthouse and Evergreen Cemetery meet the steep drainage systems of the Klamath range. The map reveals a legacy of resource extraction, particularly evident in the Dredge Tailings along Yreka Creek and the presence of the Greenhorn Reservoir. This industrial history is framed by significant peaks such as Scarab Peak, Montana Peak, and Bally Mountain, which define the rugged horizon surrounding the city. The transition from the managed timberlands of the national forest to the developed urban core of the county seat highlights the area's dual identity as a center for both wilderness and governance at the turn of the 21st century.