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2018 Map of Oak Run

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Oak Run serves as a central point of settlement in this part of Shasta County, situated near the headwaters of Oak Run Cr and Tracy Cr. The landscape is defined by a series of significant ridges and basins, including Bullskin Ridge and Swede Basin, which dictate the winding paths of rural connectors like Old Stage Rd and Donkey Mine Rd. To the northwest, the settlement of Ingot lies along the edge of the Shasta National Forest, marking an area historically tied to the region's mining and timber interests.

Water plays a critical role in the topography here, with drainage systems such as Little Cow Cr and Clover Cr carving through the terrain. Notable landmarks like Clover Creek Falls and Little Round Mtn highlight the transition from the Central Sacramento Valley Valley into the upland timberlands. For researchers, the map provides a contemporary view of long-established ranching and transit routes, such as Snider Ranch Rd and Rim Rock Ln, which reflect the enduring layout of these rural communities.