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1996 Map of Lake Mountain

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Lake Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

Six Rivers National Forest dominates this landscape in southern Trinity County, defined by its steep peaks and the winding course of the Eel River. The 1990s terrain is marked by remote ranching outposts and infrastructure, including the Lake Mountain Landing Strip and several high-elevation corrals such as Lone Pine Corrals and Pepperwood Corrals. The Northwestern Pacific railroad corridor follows the river's path, cutting through the southwestern corner near Island Mountain, where a notable Tunnel and several Mines suggest the historical industrial activity of the canyon.

Water is central to the area's geography, from the Kettenpom Creek and Kekawaka Creek systems to smaller alpine bodies like Turtle Lake and Rice Lake. Named family sites such as Jamison Ranch and Lampley Ranch highlight the enduring presence of local landholders in Kettenpom Valley and the surrounding high country. The map's detail of four-wheel-drive tracks and pack trails underscores the limited accessibility of the peaks surrounding Lake Mountain and Pilot Peak.