2018 Map of Pegleg Mountain

About this map

Lassen National Forest terrain dominates this survey of Lassen County, where the high-altitude hydrology of the Susan River basin is prominently mapped. The landscape is defined by its seasonal wetlands and water storage, most notably the expansive McCoy Flat Reservoir and the nearby Hog Flat Reservoir. These water bodies are surrounded by a dense network of forest roads and historical transport routes, including the Sec 17 Spur and Parallel RR, which hint at the region's logging and rail history. At the center of this activity are the small settlements of Lasco and Westwood Junction, which served as critical points where forest spurs met the main transit lines. The topography rises sharply to the south, marked by the 6,000-foot heights of Pegleg Mtn and Bald Hill. The inclusion of the Pegleg Mtn Lookout (CDF) underscores the vital role of fire observation in this heavily timbered country during the late 2010s.