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2015 Map of Hogback Ridge

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Hogback Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Lassen National Forest terrain dominates this corner of Shasta County, defined by the dramatic volcanic and riverine geography of Northern California. The Pit River flows through the northern reaches of the quadrangle, punctuated by the Pit River Falls near Powerhouse Rd. To the south, the topography rises sharply toward the Hat Creek Rim, a significant basaltic escarpment that provides a clear boundary for the local drainage basins and the Antelope Reservoir.

Tracing the natural corridors of the landscape, the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail winds through the forest, passing the marked Trail Head and crossing near Sixmile Hill. Evidence of local ranching and land management appears in the network of secondary roads, including St John Ranch Rd and the site of Old Headquarters near the southeastern boundary. These routes, along with forest roads like Nez Perce and Bald Mountain Rd, illustrate how human activity integrates with the prominent features of Hogback Ridge and Bald Mtn.