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1992 Map of Eagle Lake

Name: 1992 Topographic Map of Eagle Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

Eagle Lake dominates this high-altitude landscape of Lassen County, where the transition from forest to high desert is clearly defined by volcanic terrain. The northwestern edge is marked by the Lassen National Forest and the Brockman Flat Lava Beds, illustrating the region's geological history. Settlement patterns follow the Southern Pacific railroad corridor, which cuts across the Madeline Plains, connecting the small communities of Termo and Ravendale.

Resource extraction and recreation are central to the area's development, evidenced by the Hayden Hill Mine in the north and the cluster of seasonal and permanent settlements like Spalding Tract and Stones Landing along the lake's western shore. The map also detail numerous smaller water bodies and reservoirs, such as Horse Lake and Dodge Reservoir, which supported ranching across the arid Antelope Valley. Large protected zones, including the Biscar State Wildlife Area, preserve the character of the sagebrush steppes and juniper flats.