2015 Map of Bishop Peak

About this map

The Pine Forest Range defines the high-altitude landscape of this Humboldt County region, where vertical relief drops sharply into the canyon systems of the Great Basin. Water management is a primary feature of the local topography, represented by the Sentinel Peak Reservoir and Plateau Reservoir, which capture runoff in an otherwise arid environment. The drainage network is complex, with numerous seasonal streams like Sage Hen Cr, Chicken Cr, and Snow Cr feeding into the Leonard Cr system. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, Leonard Creek Rd provides the primary access route through this rugged basin-and-range country. Distinctive landforms such as The Mesa and Sentinel Peak serve as prominent landmarks for those navigating the transition from high ridgelines to the Leonard Cr Slough below.