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2012 Map of Eaton Peak

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Eaton Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Foster sits in the southern reaches of this Siskiyou County landscape, a terrain defined by high-altitude granite peaks and a dense network of glacial lakes and alpine creeks. The region is characterized by prominent summits such as Russian Peak, Wildcat Peak, and Eaton Peak, which overlook a wilderness carved by the headwaters of Taylor Cr, French Cr, and the N Fork Horse Range Cr. This 2012 survey illustrates the remote character of the area, where isolated outposts like Eton Ranch, J H Ranch, and Hidden Valley Ranch are connected by rugged tracks such as the N Fork French Ck Rd.

Hydrographic detail is the hallmark of this quadrangle, showing a vast array of named water bodies from Big Blue Lake and Lipstick Lake to the clustered Eaton Lakes. Recreational and agricultural interests meet at locations like Camp Eden and the Camp Eden Picnic Area near Camp Gulch. The presence of established ranch names and the proximity to the S Fork Scott River reflect a long-standing pattern of mountain ranching and high-country exploration in the California wilderness.