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2012 Map of McDonald Peak

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of McDonald Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Mendiboure Ranch and the eponymous McDonald Peak anchor this high-desert region of Lassen County during the early 21st century. The landscape is defined by its ranching history and essential water management, visible in the network of springs and reservoirs that sustain the arid terrain. Names such as Jones Ranch and Mendiboure Reservoir reflect the family-led land use that has shaped this corner of California. The geography transitions from the flat expanse of Skeleton Flat to the higher elevations of Three Peaks and Threemile Canyon.

Water sources are carefully documented, ranging from the prominent Van Loan Cr and its associated Van Loan Reservoir to smaller points like Lanning Spring, Big Springs, and Wire Spring. Scattered settlements like Brockman and Moran are connected by local routes including Mendiboure Rd and Jones Rd, providing a clear record of the area's rural road network and points of historical interest such as Brockmans Horse Camp.