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1985 Map of Grays Peak

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Grays Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

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Lassen National Forest terrain dominates this 1980s landscape, characterized by complex drainage patterns and high ridges along the border of Shasta and Tehama counties. Significant elevations include Grays Peak and the prominent Blue Ridge, which overlooks a series of deep ravines like Snoqualmie Gulch and Blue Gulch. Small-scale human activity is represented by Groves and the seasonal Camp Forward, which sit near the upper reaches of South Fork Digger Creek.

The hydrography of the region is defined by numerous seasonal and perennial water sources, from Bailey Creek in the north to Panther Creek in the south. Several natural springs, such as Sugarpine Spring and Rock Spring, provided vital water points for forestry and early recreational use. The area known as The Burn suggests a landscape shaped by historical fire events, while broad level areas like Sugarpine Flat and Hazen Flat stand in contrast to the surrounding steep gulches.