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2012 Map of Gallatin Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Murrers Ranch and Five Dot Ranch anchor this corner of Lassen County, where the high-elevation landscape transition from the shores of Eagle Lake to the peaks of the northern Sierras. The terrain is marked by a legacy of land use and natural recovery, visible in features like the Gallatin Burn and managed water resources such as the Round Valley Reservoir. Ranching and timber history are etched into the geography through family-named landmarks like Deans Ridge and Murrers Upper Meadow.

High-altitude topography dominates the western half of the map, rising toward Gallatin Peak and Mahogany Peak. This area is characterized by isolated water bodies including Mahogany Lake and Colman Lake, which provide a distinct contrast to the more developed ranch lands along Merrillville Rd to the east. The network of forest routes, such as Forest Rte 31N02, underscores the remote, resource-focused nature of this territory.