2015 Map of Pony Buck Peak

About this map

Pony Buck Peak stands as a prominent landmark in this corner of the Trinity National Forest, where the boundaries of Trinity, Shasta, and Tehama counties converge. The terrain is defined by a dense network of ridges and watercourses, including McFarland Ridge and Dead Horse Ridge that separate drainage basins for Hayfork Creek and the Middle Fork Cottonwood Creek. Isolated water sources such as Hackney Spring, Pine Root Spring, and Gum Spring are scattered across the slopes, while the evocatively named Hell to Find Lake sits in a high basin near the western edge. This survey documents the complex system of Forest Service access roads, including Forest Route 41 and Forest Route 29N10, which provide the primary infrastructure for this high-elevation backcountry. The map also captures geological markers like White Rock and Little Black Rock along with the summits of Brushy Mountain and Star Mountain.