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1998 Map of Dead Horse Summit

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Dead Horse Summit
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

Shasta-Trinity National Forests dominate this 1990s landscape, characterized by the rugged meeting point of Siskiyou and Shasta counties. The topography is defined by significant volcanic and mountainous features, including the high pass at Dead Horse Summit and the distinctive Mushroom Rock. Water from the McCloud River and Kosk Creek drains the territory, while high-elevation basins like Colby Meadow and Atkins Meadows break the forested ridges.

Transportation through this wilderness is marked by the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, which traverses the central ridges near Walking Bear Camp. Historical industry and access are evidenced by the McCloud Shasta Lake railroad line and various forest roads leading toward landmarks like Bartle Gap and Bare Rock. Remote water sources such as Horse Lake and Curtis Lake provide essential landmarks for navigation in this high-country terrain.