Observation Peak anchors this high-elevation landscape in Lassen County, where the southern reaches of the Madeline Plains meet a complex series of ridges and drainages. The area is defined by its seasonal water sources and rugged relief, including Buckhorn Canyon and the headwaters of Cold Spring Cr. A network of early ranching and transit routes like Marr Rd, Horn Rd, and Stage Rd cross the terrain, connecting disparate water points such as Pothole Spring. The map detail captures a specific moment in the Public Land Survey System, showing the township and range intersections that historically governed land claims and development in this part of northeastern California.
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1886 · Honey Lake
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1891 · Honey Lake
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1893 · Honey Lake
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Observation Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Karlo
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Ravendale
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Shinn Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Westwood
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Westwood
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Westwood
USGS Topo · 1:250,000