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2012 Map of Big Swamp

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Big Swamp
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Big Swamp dominates the central landscape of this Northern California quadrangle, where a network of springs and sloughs defines the hydrological character of the basin. The presence of thermal features like Bassett Hot Springs, Hot Springs, and Kellog Hot Springs suggests a geologically active area that has historically drawn interest for its water resources. This 2012 survey illustrates a sparsely populated agricultural and ranching region, anchored by operations such as Pundy Ranch and Turner Ranch.

Transportation is facilitated by a grid of rural routes including Center Schoolhouse Rd and Lookout Adin Rd, which bypass the more complex terrain of Turner Canyon and Major Canyon. Genealogists will find the Mountain View Cem near the southern boundary particularly useful for tracing local family histories. The landscape transitions from the flats of the Big Valley Canal to the prominent heights of Roberts Butte and Pilot Butte in the west.