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2012 Map of Five Springs

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Five Springs and the surrounding high desert of Lassen County are defined by a network of seasonal drainages and isolated water sources in this 2012 survey. The landscape is marked by the passage of Deep Cr and Stony Cr, which converge and wind through the arid terrain. The presence of Stony Creek Spring highlights the importance of reliable water points in this cattle-ranching region of northeastern California.

Human activity is centered on the local road network, including the eponymous Stoney Creek Rd and Shinn Ranch Rd, which provide access to remote ranching properties. A distinctive topographic feature labeled Deep Cut suggests a significant natural or man-made incision in the earth, likely related to the drainage patterns of the nearby creeks. This map captures the region's sparse infrastructure and its reliance on the natural hydrology of the Great Basin's western edge.