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2018 Map of Fredonyer Peak

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Fredonyer Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Fredonyer Peak dominates this high-elevation terrain in northeastern California, where the landscape is defined by its complex drainage systems and significant volcanic landforms. The mountain's prominent summit stands above a series of smaller peaks, including Little Fredonyer and Horse Lake Mtn. This area serves as a critical watershed, where seasonal flows feed into several high-country basins such as Branham Reservoir and Fredonyer Reservoir.

Surface water is carefully managed through a network of creeks including Pine Cr and Middle Cr, which navigate the deep incisions of Cottonwood Canyon and Hagata Canyon. The presence of reliable water sources like Cottonwood Spring and Craemer Springs indicates the importance of these locations for local land use and stock management. A few secondary routes like Woodranch Rd provide access to the expansive edge of Horse Lake at the southeastern corner of the quadrangle.