2015 Map of Observation Peak

About this map

Observation Peak dominates the southern landscape of this Lassen County region, rising sharply above the expansive Madeline Plains to the north. This high-desert environment in Northeastern California is defined by its sparse water sources and early transport routes. Seasonal drainages like Cold Spring Cr and Painters Cr cut through the terrain, while Pothole Spring represents a critical focal point in an otherwise arid expanse. The map illustrates a network of functional ranch and transit roads, including the aptly named Stage Rd and Marr Rd, which trace the historical movement across the plains. East of the main peak, the topography drops into the steep walls of Buckhorn Canyon, showing the complex drainage patterns that characterize this high-elevation plateau. The grid of township and range lines, such as t34n r16e, provides a framework for the vast, open parcels of land typical of this remote interior.