2012 Map of Dales

About this map

The small community of Dales sits at a geographic crossroads in northern California, where the land transitions from high peaks like Soap Butte toward the drainages of the Sacramento Valley. This landscape is defined by its seasonal hydrology and volcanic geology, evidenced by the prominent Tuscan Buttes rising in the southern portion of the survey. Numerous water sources dot the terrain, including Cottonwood Spring and Ross Gates Spring in the north, and the curiously named Hog Lake to the west. The mapping captures a network of rugged canyons and gulches, such as De Haven Gulch, Palmer Gulch, and Supan Gulch, which channel drainage into Paynes Cr. These features highlight the importance of water management and topography in this part of Tehama County, where roads like Tuscan Springs Rd and Manton Rd follow the natural contours of the land.