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2018 Map of Montgomery Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Montgomery Creek and Hillcrest serve as the primary residential hubs in this northern Shasta County landscape, situated along the corridor of Big Bend Rd. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, notably the descent into the Pit River canyon where the Pit 7 Reservoir and the Pit 7 Powerhouse mark the industrial utilization of the waterway. These features represent the mid-century development of hydroelectric power that transformed the region's hydrology and economy.

Local landmarks such as Round Mountain and Manzanita Hill overlook a network of forest roads and springs, including Frank Storey Spring and By Gonney Spring. Genealogists may find interest in the Halcomb Cem, while the inclusion of the Shasta National Forest boundary indicates the transition from private holdings to managed timberland. Notable natural features include the Lion Slide Falls and Lion Wash Falls near the northeast corner, illustrating the numerous drainage systems feeding the larger river basin.