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2004 Map of Bear Spring

Name: 2004 Topographic Map of Bear Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2006
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2006

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Lincoln National Forest dominates this section of the Sacramento Mountains, characterized by an intricate network of drainages and high-elevation water sources. The Jeffers Cemetery and Welch Lodge indicate localized settlement and land use within the rugged canyon systems. Key water features like Bear Spring, Jeffers Spring, and Bluewater Creek provide vital hydration points in this arid landscape, supplemented by livestock tanks such as Lick Trick Tank and Upper Long Tank.

The topography is defined by deep incisions like Hoosier Canyon, Jim Lewis Canyon, and Elk Canyon, which converge to shape the complex terrain. The presence of the Carrisa Lookout atop the higher ridges highlights the region's importance for forest management and fire observation during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Transportation is limited to the Weed Road and various unmarked trails that follow the natural contours of the ridges and canyon floors.