2012 Map of Fredonyer Pass

About this map

Fredonyer Pass serves as a key high-altitude corridor through the rugged Lassen County landscape, anchoring a network of watercourses and forest roads. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent summits, including Hamilton Mountain, Coyote Peak, and Indicator Peak, which separate the various drainages of the Willard Creek system. The headwaters of W Fork Willard Cr and E Fork Willard Cr converge near Stephens Ranch, illustrating the sparse but vital human footprint in this mountainous region. Toward the southern extent of the map, the landscape shifts toward the high valleys near Cairn Butte and Mountain Meadows Cr, accessed by remote routes such as the Skyline Mtwy and Moonlight Valley Rd. This 2012 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures the specialized geography of the northern Sierra Nevada-Cascade transition, where land use is primarily defined by recreation at Fredonyer Campground and historic ranching outposts.