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2012 Map of Frenchman Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Frenchman Lake dominates this landscape in Lassen County, serving as a focal point for recreation and water management within the Plumas National Forest. The reservoir is surrounded by several established recreation sites, including Frenchman Campground, Big Cove Campground, and Spring Creek Campground, all supported by the Frenchman Forest Service station. The surrounding terrain is defined by prominent landmarks like Crystal Peak and various family-named points such as Turkey Point and Lunker Point.

Drainage patterns show a network of seasonal and perennial streams feeding into the lake, most notably Little Last Chance Cr and Galeppi Cr. To the north and west, smaller camps such as Camp Dixie and Grigsby Camp suggest a history of seasonal usage near water sources like Dixie Spring and Grigsby Spring. The southern portion of the map highlights the Little Last Chance Canyon Special Interest Area, indicating the ecological and geological significance of the canyon below the dam.