2011 Map of Arco Pass

About this map

Little Lost Ski Area highlights the high-elevation recreation potential of this Butte County landscape, which is otherwise dominated by a complex network of drainage systems and access roads. The terrain is defined by several prominent geographic cuts, including the aptly named Horsethief Canyon and Corral Canyon, which suggest a history of livestock management and movement through the region. Water remains a central feature of the topography, with Hurst Creek and its namesake Hurst Canyon carving through the mountain passes. Modern access is primarily facilitated by Hurst Creek Rd, which tracks the natural contours of the drainage as it winds between landmarks like Briggs Canyon and Jumpoff Canyon. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey provides a precise view of the interface between wilderness canyons and managed recreational land.