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2021 Map of Emerson Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The high ridges of the Warner Mountains dominate this 2021 survey, marking the border between Modoc and Lassen Counties within the Modoc National Forest. This remote section of Northeastern California is defined by its seasonal hydrology and high-elevation landforms, including Emerson Peak and Bearcamp Mtn. The landscape is characterized by narrow valleys and drainages such as Long Valley and Snowslide Canyon, which feed into complex stream systems like East Creek and Mosquito Creek.

Historically, the presence of Patterson Meadow, Corporation Meadow, and Homestead Flat suggests the importance of high-altitude grazing and summer camps. Water sources are critical in this terrain, evidenced by numerous named springs including Camp One Spring and Middle Fork Spring, along with the high-mountain Lost Lake. A network of established paths like the Summit Trl and Bearcamp Trl provide the primary means of navigating this steep, timbered environment.