2021 Map of Pony Buck Peak

About this map

Trinity National Forest encompasses this remote wilderness at the intersection of Trinity, Tehama, and Shasta counties. The landscape is defined by its dramatic elevation changes, rising from Bull Creek Flat and Round Bottom to high points like Pony Buck Peak and Star Mtn. A complex network of drainage basins, including the headwaters of Hayfork Cr and the Middle Fork Cottonwood Creek, has carved out sharp ridges such as McFarland Ridge and Dead Horse Ridge. For researchers and hikers, the map documents historical access routes and natural landmarks including the Beegum Creek Trail and the curiously named Hell to Find Lake. Springs like Hackney Spring and Gum Spring are critical water sources in this steep terrain, while geographical markers like Stuart Gap and Round Mtn Saddle indicate traditional transit points through the mountains.