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2018 Map of Manzanita Lake

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Manzanita Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Lassen Volcanic National Park and the adjacent Lassen National Forest define this volcanic landscape, where geological history and human passage intersect. The terrain is marked by the massive Chaos Crags and Chaos Crater, while lower elevations feature a series of named flats and basins such as Ashpan Flat and Sunflower Flat. Water is concentrated in basins like Manzanita Lake, Reflection Lake, and the high Big Lake.

Historic transit through these mountain passes is preserved in the route of the Nobles Emigrant Trail, which winds past Nobles Pass toward the settlement of Summertown. The map details an extensive network of forest access roads including the Grayback Spur and Emigrant Road, alongside recreational paths like the Chaos Crags Trail. This record captures the area's dual role as a preserved wilderness and a managed timber and recreation resource.