2021 Map of Babcock Peak

About this map

Babcock Peak and Papoose Peak anchor this high-elevation landscape within the Plumas National Forest. The map documents a complex system of drainage and seasonal water sources, defined by the winding paths of Last Chance Creek and Squaw Queen Cr. Broad open spaces such as Babcock Meadows and Squaw Valley indicate the varied topography of this Sierra Nevada region. Human activity is evidenced by the prominent Beckworth Genesee Rd, a historical artery through the mountains. Numerous named water sources, including Murdock Crossing Spring and Section Fifteen Spring, provide critical points of reference for local history and land use. The presence of Red Clover Cr and Meadow Cr further illustrates the watershed patterns that have shaped the region's ranching and forestry traditions.