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1998 Map of Elk Spring

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Elk Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

Mt Shasta Wilderness and the Shasta-Trinity National Forests dominate this high-elevation landscape in the late 1990s. The terrain is defined by the volcanic hydrology of the region, featuring vital water sources like Widow Spring, Esperanza Spring, and the namesake Elk Spring. These water points were essential for early passage through this remote mountain terrain, long before modern forestry management took hold.

Transportation routes trace the legacy of early movement across the slopes, most notably the historic Military Pass Road crossing the northern sections and the Volcanic Scenic Byway near the base of Red Hill. The presence of a dedicated Landing Strip and various aqueduct and ditch markers reflect the complex infrastructure required for resource management and fire suppression within the Modoc National Forest boundaries. The map highlights the rugged drainage patterns of Clear Creek and Mud Creek as they carve through the volcanic soils.