2018 Map of Elk Spring

About this map

Shasta National Forest dominates this northern California landscape, where the volcanic geography south of Mount Shasta is defined by complex drainage patterns and scattered water sources. The map reveals a network of mountain springs, including Widow Spring, Elk Spring, and Esperanza Spring, which serve as vital points in an otherwise arid timberland. These features, along with Red Hill, suggest the region's rugged elevation and its importance for forest management and local hydrology. A system of forest roads such as Military Pass Rd and Forest Rte 13 crisscrosses the township and range lines, providing access through the drainages of Mud Cr and Pilgrim Cr. The layout of the roads, including residential-style naming like Crater Way and Widow Springs Dr, indicates pockets of specialized land use or small settlements within the protected forest boundaries.