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2001 Map of Panther Rock

Name: 2001 Topographic Map of Panther Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2004
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2004

About this map

Klamath National Forest dominates this northern California terrain, where high-elevation landmarks like Ball Mountain and Panther Rock rise above a landscape defined by volcanic geology and alpine meadows. The map documents a working forest environment at the opening of the 21st century, centered on features like Martin Dairy and the Ball Mountain Lookout. Water sources are densely concentrated throughout the quadrangle, from the headwaters of the Little Shasta River to named pools like Juanita Lake.

The road network, including Shovel Creek Road, connects historical sites such as Kucks Cabin, Burnt Camp, and Lodgepole Station. These locations, along with large open spaces like Shovel Creek Meadows and Garvey Glade, reflect the area's long-standing use for grazing and forest management. The eastern edge transitions into Butte Valley, where the terrain flattens toward a designated Wildlife Area, illustrating the complex boundary between protected forest and agricultural basin.