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1998 Map of Billys Peak

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Billys Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

The high alpine terrain of the Scott Mountains dominates this late-twentieth-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by its mining history and expansive wilderness areas. Mineral exploration is well-documented through sites like the Lotus Mine and Klatt Mine in the north, while the southern reaches near Billys Peak feature the Gypsy Queen Mine and Mary Queen Mine. These operations, along with various named adits and prospects, suggest a legacy of hard-rock mining tucked into the steep drainages of the North Fork Coffee Creek.

Human presence is marked by isolated shelters such as Wolford Cabin and the Stoddard Cabin (Site), points of interest for those tracing old backcountry routes. The map illustrates the convergence of several major land management zones, including the Trinity Alps Wilderness and the Shasta-Trinity National Forests. Significant recreational corridors are highlighted, most notably the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail as it winds through the high ridges above East Boulder Lake.