Skedaddle Mountains dominate the southern portion of this high-desert landscape in Lassen County, where steep-sided volcanic terrain meets the expansive alkali basins characteristic of the region. The central topographic feature, Little Mud Flat, illustrates the seasonal hydrology of the area, supported by a network of water sources including Brubeck Spring and Lava Spring. This 2015 survey reveals a landscape managed for ranching and water retention, evidenced by numerous man-made catchments like Chalk Bluff Reservoir, Lava Rock Reservoir, and Horsecamp Reservoir. Transportation through this isolated corner of California is defined by Gerlach Rd and Idaho Rd, providing access to the rugged Wendel Canyon and the prominent northeast landmark known as Deep Cut.
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1886 · Honey Lake
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1891 · Honey Lake
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1893 · Honey Lake
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Wendel
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Litchfield
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Karlo
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Shinn Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Westwood
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Westwood
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Westwood
USGS Topo · 1:250,000