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2015 Map of Prospect Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Lassen Volcanic National Park and the surrounding Lassen National Forest dominate this landscape, revealing a high-altitude wilderness defined by its recent volcanic activity. The central geography is shaped by the Fantastic Lava Beds, a stark field extending from the base of Cinder Cone. This geological formation created a series of natural impoundments, forming Butte Lake and Snag Lake. High summits such as Prospect Peak and Fairfield Peak provide dramatic vertical relief across the quadrangle.

The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail winds through the southwestern corner, passing near Rainbow Lake and the Lower Twin Lake. A network of forest service roads and specialized tracks, including the Duck Lake Spur and Cone Spur 1, provide access to the interior. The map also delineates the boundary between Shasta County and Lassen County, tracing the divide through a terrain of isolated water sources like Cold Spring and Panther Spring.