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1995 Map of Inskip Hill

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Inskip Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

The volcanic landscape of the southern Cascade foothills dominates this region, anchored by the prominent Inskip Hill and the nearby Inskip Caves. The terrain is deeply incised by drainages such as De Haven Gulch and Paynes Creek, reflecting a geology defined by the Hogback Ridge. This area serves as a significant conservation corridor, with much of the land managed within the Tehama State Wildlife Area and the western edge of the Lassen National Forest.

Settlement patterns in the late twentieth century remain sparse and rural, characterized by historic ranching and family-named sites. Long-established holdings like Childs Ranch, Shults Ranch, and the McKenzie Place are scattered across the hills, while the Mt Lassen Trout Farm indicates specialized local industry. Infrastructure is limited to essential services like the Underground Telephone Cable and the Radio Facilities at the Inskip Hill lookout, maintaining the remote character of this high-elevation Tehama County territory.