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2018 Map of Emerson Peak

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Emerson Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Modoc National Forest encompasses this high-elevation landscape along the boundary of Lassen and Modoc counties, where a network of trails and spurs connects significant peaks and alpine meadows. The terrain is defined by prominent summits such as Emerson Peak, Bald Mtn, and Bearcamp Mtn, which overlook a series of seasonal drainages including N Fork E Cr and Little N Fork E Cr.

Evidence of resource management and early backcountry access is visible through named locations like Patterson Meadow, Corporation Meadow, and Homestead Flat. A complex system of forest routes, including the Summit Trail and Bearcamp Trail, links these meadows with reliable water sources like Camp One Spring and Jenkins Spring. The presence of features such as Waterbox Canyon and Snowslide Canyon highlights the area's hydrology and environmental challenges in this pocket of the Warner Mountains.