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2012 Map of Humbug Valley

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Humbug Valley and the surrounding high-elevation meadows define this portion of the Sierra Nevada near the beginning of the twenty-first century. The landscape is marked by a legacy of ranching, with established holdings such as Baccala Ranch, Keefer Ranch, and Lemm Ranch situated among the various mountain basins. These operations are joined by seasonal recreation sites like Soldier Meadows Campground and Little Grizzly Campground, reflecting the area's transition toward public land use and forest management.

A complex network of drainages, including Soldier Cr, Butt Cr, and Yellow Cr, carves through the terrain, originating from sources like Big Springs and Mud Lake. Historical transit through these remote valleys is facilitated by Humboldt Rd and Humbug Rd, which follow the natural contours of the land. From the open expanse of Fanani Meadow to the secluded Little Grizzly Valley, the map details a region where water resources and high-country grazing have shaped human activity for generations.