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2021 Map of Little Shasta

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Little Shasta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Little Shasta sits at the northeastern edge of the Shasta Valley, a landscape defined by seasonal wetlands and the winding course of the Little Shasta River. This high-desert terrain is punctuated by prominent volcanic and geological features, including the height of Steamboat Mtn and the nearby Steamboat Lake. To the south, the valley floor contains several small, potentially saline water bodies like Salt Lake and Barton Lake, reflecting the unique drainage patterns of the area.

Local history is anchored by the Little Shasta Cem near the river, while the northern horizon is dominated by Coyote Ridge and Terwilliger Peak. Modern development is concentrated along several distinct road networks, including Big Springs Rd and a collection of gemstone-themed residential streets such as Zircon Ave and Agate Ct near the eastern boundary. The Shasta River cuts across the southwestern corner, marking the lower extent of this mountain-shadowed basin.