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2015 Map of Meadow Valley

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Meadow Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Spanish Ranch and the nearby settlement of Meadow Valley anchor this portion of the Plumas National Forest. The landscape is defined by its industrial and recreational history, where the Claremont Chrome site sits amidst a complex network of forest access points like Spanish Cabin Spur and Old Mill Spur C. The southwestern corner is crossed by the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, winding through high-elevation terrain near Spanish Peak and Bucks Summit.

Evidence of the region's logging and mining past is etched into the topography through names like Boring Mill Ravine and Grub Flat. Water resources are abundant, from the high waters of Smith Lake and Snake Lake to the drainage systems of Spanish Cr and Meadow Valley Cr. This survey captures the specialized infrastructure of the national forest, including the Meadow Valley Tie and various named spurs that supported resource management and wilderness access.