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2021 Map of Pittville

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Pittville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Pittville serves as the focal point for this section of the Fall River Valley, where the agricultural lands of the basin transition toward the higher elevations of the Big Valley Mountains. The Pit River winds through the center of the landscape, joined by Beaver Cr and Frazier Cr, creating a complex riparian network that includes Young Falls and Vestals Swamp. Water management is a defining characteristic of the region, evidenced by numerous upland catchments such as Toll House Reservoir, Crum Reservoir, and Van Sickle Reservoir.

Bordering the Shasta National Forest, the terrain is marked by significant geographic landmarks like Taylor Knob and the deep incision of Pit River Canyon. Local infrastructure follows the contours of the land, with historic routes like Old Toll Rd and Old Highway Rd cutting across the slopes. The presence of Hot Springs near Dixon Flat highlights the geological activity inherent to this portion of Lassen and Shasta Counties.