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2013 Map of Bell Canyon

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Bell Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Sixteen Springs Cem and the settlement of Sixteen Springs Canyon characterize the northern reaches of this high-elevation terrain, where water sources were critical for early inhabitants and livestock. The map traces the winding route of Us HWY 82 as it cuts through the heart of the Lincoln National Forest, connecting the small communities of Twin Forks, Hortonville, and Mayhill. This landscape is deeply carved by a network of drainages, including James Canyon and Latham Canyon, which have historically dictated travel and settlement patterns.

Water management is prominent throughout the area, evidenced by numerous named improvements such as Pew Canyon Lake Tank, Graveyard Tank, and Dollins Tank. These features, alongside natural sources like McNatt Spring and Deer Spring, highlight the essential infrastructure required for ranching and forestry in the Sacramento Mountains. The concentration of family-named landmarks and small tanks suggests a history of localized land use and remote homesteading.