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2015 Map of Porcupine Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Lakin sits at the southern edge of a landscape defined by volcanic geology and timber resources within the Shasta National Forest and Modoc National Forest. This high-elevation terrain is marked by distinctive subterranean and surface formations, including the Porcupine Lava Tube and Half Mile Tube, which speak to the area's volcanic history. Geologic landmarks such as Porcupine Butte, Snell Butte, and several depressions like Double Hole Crater and Deep Crater dominate the topography.

Industrial and recreational activity is evident through the presence of a Cinder Pit and the Old Sawmill Cg, reflecting the intersection of resource extraction and forest management. Water is sparse in this porous environment, with Porcupine Lake serving as a notable catchment. The map also delineates the boundary between t42n r3e and t42n r4e, illustrating the formal township and range grid that overlays this wooded Siskiyou County interior.