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2018 Map of Naufus Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Trinity National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape, where seasonal flats and pastures served as vital landmarks for early travelers and rangers. Points of interest like Big Flat of Naufus and Petes Pasture highlight the transition between dense timber and open grazing lands. The geography is characterized by dramatic elevation shifts, from the heights of Friend Mtn and Irish Mtn down to the carved corridor of the S Fork Trinity River at the southern edge.

Tracing the drainage of Naufus Cr and its tributaries reveals a network of natural springs, including Cedar Spring and Pine Root Spring, which supported livestock and forest management. Small-scale human imprints are visible in the form of the Klondike Mine Rd and various fire-lookout access routes, while features like Devils Kitchen and Granite Canyon indicate the difficulty of the terrain during the mid-20th century.