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2021 Map of Ash Creek Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Ash Creek Butte dominates this high-elevation landscape within the northern reaches of California, where the boundaries of the Klamath National Forest and Shasta National Forest converge. The topography is defined by significant volcanic features and a network of historic pathways, notably the Military Pass Rd and several branches of the Military Trl. These routes suggest the area's importance as a mountain transit corridor, connecting diverse water sources like Junction Spring, Surprise Lake, and the headwaters of Ash Cr.

The presence of Harts Meadow and Jackrabbit Flat Trl indicates a geography that alternates between steep ridgelines, such as Swamp Creek Ridge, and flatter alpine basins. For those studying the evolution of land use in Siskiyou County, the map provides a clear record of Forest Service infrastructure, including the McKenzie Trl and Ash Crk Loop Trl, which navigate the complex terrain surrounding Sugar Pine Butte and the drainage of Cold Cr.