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2015 Map of Cascade

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Cascade
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Nelsons Crossing and Cascade anchor this mountain landscape where the Middle Fork Feather River carves deep into the Plumas National Forest. The map documents a rugged terrain of ridges and gulches, dominated by peaks like Kennedy Butte and the distinctive volcanic formation of Lava Top. The drainage pattern is intricate, with Fall River and the South Branch Middle Fork Feather River cutting through steep canyons.

Evidence of historical resource extraction and remote habitation is visible at Wolters Mine and the site at Camp Eighteen. Small riverside locations such as Hansons Bar and Morgan Bar reflect a history tied to the river's path. Infrastructure is limited to specialized routes like Nelson Crossing Road and Mtn Spring House Ridge Spur A, highlighting the area's isolation within the high country of Butte and Plumas counties.