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2015 Map of Kimshew Point

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Kimshew Point
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 and Plumas National Forest converge in this high-elevation landscape of the Sierra Nevada, where the border between Butte and Plumas Counties follows the drainage divides. The topography is defined by significant ridges and canyons, including Transfer Ridge and Granite Ridge, alongside deep-cut waterways like Big Kimshew Cr and Little Kimshew Cr.

Resource extraction and seasonal grazing are central to the history of this area, evidenced by the Snow Mine and a series of high-altitude meadows including Jones Meadow, Snow Meadow, and Logue Meadows. These clearings provided essential pasture for livestock moved up from the valley. Navigation through this complex terrain relied on narrow routes such as Concow Road and Cow Camp Rd, which connected isolated landmarks like Kimshew Point and The Big Hill to the wider region.