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2018 Map of Buckhorn Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Buckhorn Reservoir and the drainage of Painters Cr anchor this high-desert landscape in northeastern California. The terrain is defined by water scarcity and seasonal catchments, as evidenced by the namesake Buckhorn Canyon and the presence of numerous isolated water sources like Accommodation Spring, Hay Spring, and Big Spring. These points would have been vital for livestock and early travelers navigating the high plateaus between Button Mtn and the expanse of Painters Flat.

The human footprint is represented primarily by primitive routes such as Buckhorn Rd and Horn Rd, which connect the scattered springs and natural depressions like Dry Lake. The map reveals a land managed by various township and range boundaries, indicating a long history of public land use and surveying. These features reflect the enduring character of Lassen County as a region shaped by its hydrology and the sparse network of roads required to traverse its remote basins.