2023 Map of Champs Flat

About this map

Lassen National Forest terrain dominates this 2023 survey of northeastern California, defined by a series of high mountain peaks and secluded mountain valleys. The landscape is punctuated by significant volcanic and geological features like Ashurst Mtn and Logan Mtn, which overlook broad flats and meadows. In the northern reaches, Ashurst Lake and Shays Hole Reservoir provide essential water sources in an otherwise dry high-country environment. The road network is sparse, centered on the historic Champs Flat Road and the curious track of Shoestring Harvey. Named flats like Burgess Flat and Champs Flat suggest the area's long-standing use for seasonal grazing or timber camps. To the south, Pine Creek Valley and Little Antelope Valley indicate the drainage patterns that have shaped this portion of the Sierra-Cascade transition zone.