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1994 Map of Frenchman Lake

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Frenchman Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

Frenchman Lake and the high elevations of the Diamond Mountains anchor this 1994 revision of the northeastern Sierra Nevada landscape. The topography reflects a region managed for recreation and conservation, defined by the Plumas National Forest and a substantial State Game Refuge along the western ridges. Human footprints are concentrated around the reservoir, where a Boat Ramp and Big Cove indicate the area's transition into a modern outdoor destination, while older cattle-grazing or logging camps like Camp Dixie and Grigsby Camp suggest the land's traditional uses.

Water management is prominent throughout the terrain, from the Gaging Station and dam infrastructure at the southern end of the lake to the network of high-altitude water sources like Bloomer Lake and Dooley Canyon Spring. Notable environmental designations include the Little Last Chance Special Interest Area, protecting the drainages of Little Last Chance Creek as it flows toward the main body of water.