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1995 Map of Finley Butte

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Finley Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

Ponderosa Sky Ranch and its landing strip sit at the northern edge of this high-elevation landscape, where the public lands of the Tehama State Wildlife Area and Lassen National Forest meet. This mid-1990s record captures a rugged network of ridges and canyons, including Howell Ridge, Plum Creek Ridge, and Hogback Ridge. The terrain is carved by numerous watercourses such as Paynes Creek, Plum Creek, and the South Fork Antelope Creek.

Tracing family names and land use reveals several isolated homesteads and sporting locations like McClure Place, Marian Place, and the Paynes Creek Rod & Gun Club. Distinctive landmarks such as the High Trestle and the Shake House provide specific points of interest for local history researchers. The presence of Lyman Springs and several unnamed Springs underscores the importance of water sources in this complex topography, while the State Game Refuge 1-G indicates the area's conservation status during this era.