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2012 Map of Childs Meadows

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Childs Meadows
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Childs Meadows and Feather River Meadows define this high-elevation landscape, where the headwaters of several major drainage systems originate. The terrain is marked by distinctive volcanic and alpine features including Wild Cattle Mountain, Ice Cave Mountain, and the prominent Lost Creek Plateau. Hydrological networks are complex, with the N Fork Feather River flowing in the northeast while Gurnsey Cr and Deer Cr carve through the southern sections.

Evidence of seasonal habitation and historical passage is found at Browns Camp and the remote Smith Cabin. The presence of the Lassen Trl in the southwestern corner indicates a legacy of early transit through these mountains. Recreational infrastructure is well-established at the Gurnsey Creek Campground and Willow Spring Campground, serving those visiting Wilson Lake and the surrounding timberlands.