2015 Map of Beckwourth Pass

About this map

Beckwourth Pass serves as a critical geographic gateway on the border of Plumas and Lassen counties, marking a transition between the Plumas National Forest and the high desert valleys. The 2015 landscape is defined by the intersections of modern transit corridors and historic transport routes, notably at Reno Junction and Hallelujah Junction. The drainage of Long Valley Cr moves through Upper Long Valley and Long Valley, shaping the topography near Scotts. A significant engineering landmark, the Chilcoot Tunnel, underscores the importance of this passage for regional connectivity. Further south, the map identifies the settlement of Plumas and the distinct terrain of Dinwiddie Arm, while Yellow Rock stands out as a prominent landmark on the eastern edge of this Sierra Nevada transition zone.