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2022 Map of Horse Peak

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Horse Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Shasta National Forest dominates this northern California landscape, defined by a complex network of volcanic peaks and hydrologic features within Siskiyou County. The terrain is punctuated by significant elevations such as Horse Peak, Toad Mtn, and the curiously named Kluntuchi Butte. For those interested in the natural history of the region, the map reveals a critical distribution of water sources, including Harris Spring, Bear Spring, and Belknap Spring, which likely served as vital stops for travelers moving through this high country.

Transportation across this terrain relies on a system of forest routes and historical paths like the Stevens Pass Rd and the Pilgrim - Harris Trl. Landmarks such as Masonic Rock and Lookout Point provide distinct navigational anchors. The inclusion of Toad Lake in the southeast corner suggests a pocket of riparian diversity amidst the surrounding ridges and buttes, characteristic of the Klamath and Cascade transition zones.