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1972 Map of Dixie Mountain

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Dixie Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Plumas National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape, characterized by a complex network of seasonal drainages and remote ridgelines. The topography is defined by significant features like Dixie Lookout Mountain and the prominent Horton Ridge, which separate the various creek systems that feed into Frenchman Creek. The map documents a landscape primarily managed for conservation and resource protection, illustrated by the presence of State Game Refuge 1 P across the northern sections.

Transportation through this terrain is limited to rugged tracks, such as the Jeep Trail and Lookout Trail, which provide the only access to the interior. The prevalence of scattered Spring and Spring labels along the banks of Dixie Creek and Ramelli Creek underscores the importance of water sources in this dry mountain environment. Other notable geographic landmarks include the sharp descent at Dotta Neck and the narrow corridor of Dixie Valley, providing a detailed look at the Sierran backcountry before major modern developments changed the character of these protected lands.