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2018 Map of Bishop Peak

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Bishop Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Pine Forest Range dominates the western portion of this high-altitude landscape in Humboldt County, where steep drainages like New York Canyon and Buckaroo Canyon carve through the basin and range geology. This 2018 survey captures the intricate water management required in this arid environment, specifically the placement of the Sentinel Peak Reservoir and Plateau Reservoir. The terrain is characterized by prominent high points like Bishop Peak and Sentinel Peak, with seasonal water flow indicated by features like Leonard Cr Slough and Chicken Cr.

Leonard Creek Rd provides the primary access through the valley floor, skirting the base of The Mesa. The map reflects a landscape primarily shaped by natural topography and water resource features, with few permanent structures. Genealogists or historians interested in land use and seasonal grazing patterns can trace the network of creeks including Tepee Cr and Sage Hen Cr as they relate to the high-country peaks.