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2018 Map of Meadow Valley

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Spanish Ranch and the community of Meadow Valley occupy a high-elevation basin within the Plumas National Forest. This 2018 survey reveals a landscape deeply defined by its timber and mining heritage, visible in the network of logging roads like Old Mill and Meyer spur, as well as several topographic markers of early industry such as Boring Mill Ravine and Taylor Gulch. The western edge is dominated by the ascent toward Spanish Peak, while the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail winds across the southwestern terrain near Bucks Summit.

Hydrography is central to the area's layout, with Spanish Cr and Meadow Valley Cr draining the central flats. The map details a complex web of forest management routes, including the Spanish Cabin and Schneider Tie systems, which provide access to remote areas like Deanes Valley and Tamarack Flat. Local points of interest such as Old Station and Schneider Rock anchor the historical geography of this Plumas County region.