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1995 Map of Champs Flat

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Champs Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Lassen National Forest terrain dominates this mid-1990s study of the high timber and grazing lands east of the volcanic peaks. The landscape is defined by the broad, high-elevation expanse of Champs Flat and Squaw Valley, where seasonal cattle ranching is evidenced by the presence of Smith Cow Camp and Opdyke Cow Camp. This region served as a functional hub for forest operations and livestock management, with several historic locations noted as former sites, including Salt Cabin (Site) and Stones Headquarters (Site).

Water management in this arid mountain environment is highlighted by features such as Shays Hole Reservoir, Logan Spring, and the McCoy Water Pit. Industrial activity is represented by the Cinder Pit near the center of the sheet. The map provides a detailed look at the infrastructure of the era, from the established Stanford Headquarters to the remote Little Antelope Campsite, reflecting a period when these lands were actively managed for both resource extraction and recreation.