2015 Map of Caribou

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The North Fork Feather River carves a deep path through this section of the Plumas National Forest, defining a landscape where industrial water management meets historic riverbed mining. The Butt Valley Reservoir sits at the northern edge, while the river downstream is punctuated by numerous named bars—Smiths Bar, Indian Bar, and the curiously named Pea Soup Bar—that speak to the region's gold-seeking history. Small settlements like Caribou and Haven are situated along these steep canyon walls, connected by specialized routes such as the Butt Ganser Spur and Belden Longville Spur. The topography is exceptionally detailed, showing the intricate network of ravines and gulches, including Crablouse Ravine and Rattlesnake Gulch, which feed into the main river system. Traces of harder labor are evident at the Sunnyside Mine near Seneca Rd, tucked away in the high country of t26n r8e.