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2015 Map of Big Bend

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Big Bend
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Big Bend sits at a sharp northward turn of the Pit River, serving as a central point for the remote mountain terrain within the Shasta National Forest. The landscape is defined by deep canyons and high ridges, including Devils Canyon and Iron Canyon, where the river cuts through the Cascades. Geothermal activity is a hallmark of this reach, noted by the presence of Hunt Hot Spring and Big Bend Hot Springs along the riverbanks near the settlement.

Evidence of historical land use and travel is visible through named clearings such as Little Meadows and Arvison Flat, as well as the forest road network including Hawkins Creek Rd and Shot Gun Rd. This 2015 data reflects a modern era of forest management and recreation, where natural landmarks like Dutchman Peak and the hidden Kinner Falls remain primary points of interest in a region primarily shaped by hydroelectric potential and the steep, complex drainage systems of Kosk Cr and Nelson Cr.