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2023 Map of Gold Lake

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Gold Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Johnsville and Graeagle anchor the high country of the Sierra Nevada, where the headwaters of the Feather River system originate. This modern survey illustrates a landscape defined by its alpine basins and historical mining legacy, with notable heights like Eureka Peak and Mt Elwell rising over the Lakes Basin region. The terrain is crisscrossed by a network of specialized routes, including the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trl and the Gold Valley Ohv Trl, reflecting the area's contemporary role as a recreation hub within the Plumas National Forest and Tahoe National Forest.

Water features dominate the eastern half of the map, centered on the expansive Gold Lake and the dramatic Frazier Falls. The presence of the Mills Peak Lookout and remote clearings like Hawley Meadow provide orientation points for those tracing the historical pathways between these mountain ridges. The map meticulously records the rugged drainage patterns of Jamison Creek and Salmon Creek, essential for understanding the local hydrography.