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2021 Map of Elk Spring

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Elk Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Shasta National Forest dominates this northern California landscape, where the volcanic hydrology of the region is evident through numerous water sources. Named springs like Elk Spring, Widow Spring, and Esperanza Spring emerge across the terrain, feeding drainage systems such as Ash Cr and Mud Cr. The presence of Red Hill and various seasonal creek beds highlights the complex elevation and runoff patterns characteristic of the Siskiyou mountain country.

Infrastructure in this area is primarily focused on timber and transit, with a network of logging and forest service roads including Haul Rd, Truck Shop Rd, and the historically significant Military Pass Rd. Local residential pockets appear in the southern half of the quadrangle, evidenced by street names like Cascade St and Crater Way, while traditional routes like the Mckenzie Trl and Pilgrim Creek Rd provide primary access through the wooded sections.