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2015 Map of Pegleg Mountain

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Pegleg Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Susan River winds through this high-elevation landscape within the Lassen National Forest, where water management and timber history intersect. The terrain is defined by volcanic features like Pegleg Mountain and Bald Hill, while large basins are occupied by the McCoy Flat Reservoir and Hog Flat Reservoir. These water bodies and the surrounding flats, such as Norvell Flat, suggest a landscape utilized for seasonal grazing and watershed control.

Evidence of historical transport and forest management is visible at Westwood Junction and the small settlement of Lasco. The Presence of the Pegleg Mtn Lookout (CDF) atop its namesake peak highlights the area's role in wildfire monitoring. Modern recreation also appears via the Bizz Johnson trail, which follows an old rail grade through the river valley. This survey captures the transition of a former logging and ranching region into a managed public forest during the early 21st century.