2012 Map of Campbell Mound

About this map

Campbell Mound rises as a central landmark in this portion of Butte County, where the landscape is defined by a series of deep drainages and volcanic ridges. The terrain transitions from the elevations of Keefer Ridge and Cohasset Ridge in the southeast toward the winding courses of Zimmershed Cr and Pine Cr. Evidence of remote habitation and seasonal use appears in the form of Baccala Cabin near Bell Spring and Franks Cabin further south. These sites, along with names like Barn Hollow and Steamboat Point, suggest a history of ranching or early forest management. The intricate network of seasonal and perennial waterways, including the Anderson Fork and W Fork Rock Cr, illustrates the complex hydrology that feeds the larger Sacramento Valley watershed from these foothills. The map provides a look at the rural character of the region as it stood in the early 21st century, prior to significant changes in land management and environmental conditions.