2015 Map of Ferris Creek

About this map

Plumas National Forest dominates this high-elevation landscape where the boundaries of Lassen and Plumas counties meet. The terrain is defined by dramatic peaks and basins, including McKesick Peak and Black Mountain, which overlook a network of seasonal water sources and canyons like Stiles Canyon and Otis Canyon. A complex web of access roads such as the Black Mtn Spur and Plinco Mine Rd suggests a history of resource extraction and forest management, while labels such as Abandoned near Last Chance Creek hint at former routes or sites no longer in active use. The concentration of named springs, including Plinco Sheep Troughs Spring and Granite Spring, points to the critical importance of water management for livestock or early settlers in this arid mountain environment. The map also captures the lower-elevation Honey Lake Valley at the northeastern edge, providing a sharp contrast to the surrounding high country.