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2018 Map of Buckhorn Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Cottonwood Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in Lassen County, where water is the primary marker of human and natural activity. In this 2018 survey, seasonal and permanent water sources like Gerlach Spring, Brine Spring, and Gallon Spring punctuate the arid terrain, illustrating the critical nature of hydrology in this part of California. The presence of Powell Reservoir and names like Rodeo Flat suggest a history of land use tied to livestock and water management.

Transportation through these mountain passes and basins is defined by a sparse network of unpaved routes, notably Tuledad Rd and Buckhorn Rd. These roads provide the only reliable access into the interior, following the natural contours of Buckhorn Canyon toward the eponymous Buckhorn Lake and nearby Willow Lake. The map serves as a clear record of the area's basin-and-range geography, preserved in a state of minimal development.