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1995 Map of Mount Harkness

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Mount Harkness
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Juniper Lake dominates the central landscape of this high-elevation survey, sitting at the junction of Lassen Volcanic National Park and the surrounding Lassen National Forest. The geography is defined by volcanic features, including the prominent summit of Mount Harkness with its established Lookout and the geologically distinct Red Cinder Cone to the north. These peaks overlook a complex system of alpine water bodies, from Willow Lake in the south to the clustered Upper Twin Lake and Swan Lake at the northern boundary.

Wilderness travel is a primary theme of the sheet, as the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail traverses the western section, providing access to remote landmarks like Pilot Mtn and Crater Butte. Historical land use is evident in the presence of seasonal outposts such as Kelly Camp and Lee Camp, alongside the Ranger Station (NPS) on the western shore of Juniper Lake. This map serves as a record of late-20th-century conservation and recreation management within the Lassen Volcanic Wilderness.