2011 Map of Bell Mountain

About this map

The settlement of Clyde serves as a lone outpost in this 2011 survey of the high-elevation terrain within Butte County. The landscape is defined by the drainage systems of the Little Lost River and Wet Creek, which collect waters from several drainages including Cedar Run Creek and Williams Creek. To the north, the terrain rises significantly toward the summit of Bell Mountain, overlooking the alpine geography of Birch Basin and Foss Mountain. This U.S. Forest Service and USGS collaboration reflects a modern era of land management, detailing the network of Forest Development Roads like NFD 404 Rd and NFD 128 Rd that navigate the steep canyons. Water sources are critical identifiers in this environment, with locations such as Mud Spring, Blind Springs, and South Fork Meadow Canyon marking essential points of interest in an otherwise high-desert and montane wilderness.