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1972 Map of Babcock Peak

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Babcock Peak dominates this high-altitude landscape within the Plumas National Forest, where the complex drainage systems of Last Chance Creek and Red Clover Creek intersect. This 1972 field-checked survey documents a transition in wilderness utility, where an Old Railroad Grade and numerous Jeep Trails wind through the valleys once used for timber or transit. Evidence of early mountain travel and habitation is visible in features like the Murdock Crossing (Ford) and Watson Bridge. For genealogists and local historians, the presence of a single Grave near Murdock Crossing Spring provides a poignant point of interest. The area is defined by its numerous water sources, including Cinder Spring and Big Pine Spring, supporting seasonal grazing at Babcock Meadows and within the wide expanse of Squaw Valley.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1972
Date Published1974
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27.1 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain