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2021 Map of Beegum

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Beegum sits at the northern edge of this northern California terrain, where the boundary between Shasta and Tehama counties follows the winding course of Beegum Creek. This 2021 survey illustrates a landscape dominated by complex drainage systems and high ridges, particularly within the Trinity National Forest in the southwest. Historical naming conventions are preserved in landmarks like Patty mocus Butte and Sugarloaf Mtn, while the map documents the network of gulches such as Goldsborough Gulch and Cottonwood Spring Gulch that feed the local watershed.

Transportation through this mountain region relies on historic routes like Beegum Rd and Platina Rd, which navigate the steep elevations near Beegum Gorge. The map records numerous family-named and descriptive landmarks, from Rubberboot Gap to Wild Horse Ridge, providing a detailed look at the rural geography before the modern era's environmental shifts. Smaller waterways like Old Man Springs Cr and Squaw Hollow Cr trace the intricate topography of the canyonlands.