2022 Map of Leesville

About this map

Leesville sits at the junction of several historic mountain routes, serving as a primary point of reference in this pocket of the California Coast Range where Colusa and Lake Counties meet. The landscape is defined by long, north-south valleys including Bear Valley, Indian Valley, and Shoemaker Valley, separated by steep ridges and notable peaks like Gravelly Buttes and Lambert Hill. This 2022 survey documents the complex network of backcountry roads such as the Leesville-Lodoga Rd and Old Leesville Grade, which follow the natural contours of the terrain through gaps like Leesville Gap. Local history is anchored by features such as the Leesville Cem and distinct flats like Robbers Flat and Gravelly Flat. Numerous water sources, including Sulphur Spring, Adobe Spring, and Barrel Spring, dot the canyons, highlighting the essential water sites that historically dictated travel and ranching patterns in this arid, high-elevation environment.