2011 Map of Crook Peak

About this map

Crook Peak and McDowell Peak anchor the skyline in this 2011 survey of Lake County, where the high desert meets the forest. The landscape is defined by a dense network of mountain drainages, including the headwaters of North Fork Crooked Creek and South Fork Crooked Creek, which flow through heavily timbered terrain. Notable sites of human utility are found at the Aspen Cabin and Drake Peak Lookout, reflecting the region's history of forest management and fire observation. Recreational access is marked at the Walker Trailhead and the South Fork Crooked Creek Horse Camp, while natural water sources like Emery Spring and Mud Creek Spring illustrate the critical importance of water in this arid highland. The presence of North Warner Viewpoint suggests a topography shaped for wide vistas across areas like Sherman Valley and Bull Prairie.