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2012 Map of Finley Butte

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Finley Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Ponderosa Sky Ranch and its accompanying Ponderosa Sky Ranch Airport define the northern development of this Tehama County landscape. The area is characterized by a series of homesteads and family-named locations, including Marian Place, Dantuma Place, and McClure Place, suggesting a history of small-scale ranching and residency. The terrain is deeply carved by water, with the S Fork Battle Cr to the north and various branches of Antelope Creek, such as the N Fork Antelope Cr and Middle Fork Antelope Cr, dominating the southern reaches.

Prominent volcanic features like Finley Butte and Black Butte rise above the ridges, while the presence of Lyman Springs and Finley Lake indicate vital water sources in this environment. Historical movement through the region is traced by the Ponderosa Way and the Fletcher Trl, connecting isolated ranches like the Wilson Ranch to broader forest routes. The southern edge is anchored by the South Antelope Campground, marking a transition into public forest lands.