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1972 Map of Diamond Mtn

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Diamond Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

Diamond Mountains dominate this high-altitude landscape along the border of Lassen and Plumas Counties, where early 1970s land use reflects a mix of recreation and resource management. The northern extent features developed infrastructure including the Emerson Lake Golf Club and Richmond School, situated near water sources like Emerson Lake and the Ridenoure Reservoir. This area marks a significant historical waypoint, indicated by the Peter Lassen Grave located near Lassen Creek.

Transitioning south into the Lassen National Forest and Plumas National Forest, the terrain becomes more isolated, characterized by high peaks such as Diamond Mtn and Red Rock. Water is a defining element throughout the forest, from the high Gilman Basin to the lower Bear Valley, with numerous named springs and drainages like Snoring Spring and The Beaver Ponds supporting the local ecosystem. The network of primitive roads and 4wd trails provides access to these remote reaches and the various borrow pits used for mountain road maintenance.