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2015 Map of Dead Horse Summit

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Dead Horse Summit
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

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Shasta National Forest lands dominate this terrain where the high-elevation boundary between Siskiyou Co and Shasta Co bisects the landscape. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail winds through the central portion of the quadrangle, crossing notable landmarks such as Mushroom Rock and passing through Bartle Gap. The topography is defined by the headwaters and drainage basins of the McCloud River, which is fed by numerous seasonal and permanent streams including Bull Creek, Dry Creek, and Raccoon Creek.

Settlement is sparse, centered primarily around the rail point of Curtis near Pole Creek. The area's hydrology is marked by high-altitude features like Horse Lake, Curtis Lake, and Cub Spring, alongside sprawling grazing areas such as Curtis Meadows and Atkins Meadows. To the west, the prominent Lone Pine Ridge overlooks Bull Canyon, while the eponymous Dead Horse Summit and Dead Horse Canyon serve as focal points for the region's transport routes.