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1985 Map of Old Station

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Old Station
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Old Station serves as the central hub of this northern California landscape, situated where the volcanic topography of the Lassen National Forest meets the distinct Hat Creek Rim. The map documents a recreational and geological crossroads, most notably featuring the underground passage of Subway Cave and the boulder-strewn expanse of Devils Half Acre. This mid-1980s survey illustrates a landscape heavily defined by its volcanic history, with labels for numerous lava flows surrounding prominent heights like Sugarloaf Peak and Wilcox Peak.

Water and wilderness access are central to the area's layout, with Hat Creek providing a corridor for numerous sites including the Bridge Campground and Sandy Picnic Area. The famous Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail winds through the eastern half of the quadrangle, passing near Plum Valley Reservoir and Mud Lake. Away from the main settlement, the land maintains its rural character through established sites like Wilcox Ranch and the isolated peaks of Little Potato Butte and Potato Butte.