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2011 Map of Duffer Peak

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Duffer Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The high-altitude terrain of the Pine Forest Range dominates this corner of Humboldt County, centered on the prominent summit of Duffer Peak. This 2011 survey reveals a landscape defined by seasonal water and isolated meadows, where hydrology and topography dictate the human presence. Significant water resources like Onion Valley Reservoir, Blue Lake, and Leonard Creek Lake punctuate the arid basins, while the network of drainages including Big Creek and Leonard Creek provides a vital lifeblood for the surrounding range.

Evidence of ranching or seasonal activity appears at Wood Camp, located near the South Fork Big Creek. The map is particularly detailed regarding the placement of named meadows such as Outlaw Meadow, Hidden Meadow, Chicken Creek Meadow, and Leonard Creek Meadows, which suggest a history of grazing or resource management. Transit through these mountain heights is marked by Bare Pass, connecting the Leonard Creek Basin to the drainages that flow toward the valley floor.