2023 Map of Beegum

About this map

The settlement of Beegum serves as a small hub in this northern California landscape, situated where Beegum Creek winds through the dramatic Beegum Gorge. Located along the boundary of Trinity National Forest, the terrain is defined by a dense network of gulches and ridges that transition between Shasta and Tehama Counties. Names like Patty mocus Butte and Rubberboot Gap suggest a rugged local history, while locations such as Davis Flat and Oak Flat represent the rare level ground amidst the steep drainage basins of Crow Gulch and Big Salt Creek. The map documents a complex system of remote forest roads and private lanes, including Platina Rd and Ball Rd, which provide access to these isolated canyons. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous named water sources like Old Man Springs Creek and Cottonwood Spring Gulch, reflecting the vital importance of water rights and springs in this part of the state.