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2018 Map of Cold Spring Mountain

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Cold Spring Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The northern expanse of Modoc National Forest dominates this section of Lassen County, where the high-desert terrain transitions between forested uplands and open meadows. Local landmarks like Smith Flat and Blue Door Flat indicate the historic use of level terrain for ranching or seasonal camps within the larger volcanic landscape. The drainage network is complex, with Cedar Cr and Dry Cr cutting through the topography, while Moon Lake and the Big Meadows Reservoir provide critical water sources in an otherwise arid environment.

Elevations rise toward the prominent Cold Spring Mtn in the southeast, a feature that oversees the surrounding basins. Transportation through this part of the county is defined by historical routes such as Clarks Valley Rd and Blue Lake Rd, which connect the remote Dill Field to the broader region. This map illustrates the intersection of federal forest management and the traditional geography of the northeastern California interior.