2018 Map of Onion Butte

About this map

Lassen Trail tracks across this high-elevation landscape of the Lassen National Forest, following the ridgelines and creek drainages that defined early transit through Tehama County. The terrain is anchored by prominent peaks like Onion Butte and Colby Mtn, the latter featuring the Colby Mtn Lookout. This network of Forest Service roads and historical trails reveals a landscape managed for resource and recreation, where Ca 32 now winds through the canyons of Deer Creek. The map documents significant water features, including the distinct tiers of Deer Creek Falls and Lower Deer Creek Falls, alongside named localities such as Rattlesnake and Peckerwood. The presence of the Lassen Trl and various "Spur" roads like the Onion Butte Spur indicates the area's long-standing importance for both timber access and the preservation of pioneer-era corridors.