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1994 Map of Diamond Mountain

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Diamond Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Peter Lassen Grave stands as a notable historical marker within this mountainous landscape, situated near Lost Meadows and the winding course of Lassen Creek. In the mid-1990s, this area north of the Lassen and Plumas county line shows a balance of early education and resource management, anchored by the Richmond School and the Ridenoure Reservoir. The rugged terrain of the Diamond Mountain range is traversed by high-elevation routes like the Skyline Motorway and Diamond Mountain Motorway.

Transitioning from the Lassen National Forest into the Plumas National Forest, the map reveals a landscape defined by significant water features such as Emerson Lake and the natural catchments of The Beaver Ponds. Seasonal camps like Wheeler Sheep Camp and multiple quarries indicate the ongoing intersection of local industry and forestry, while named springs like Snoring Spring provide vital water sources for the high-country terrain of Bear Valley and Aspen Flat.