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2012 Map of Raglin Ridge

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Raglin Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Watson and the surrounding high country of Tehama County are defined by a network of seasonal water sources and dispersed mountain homesteads. Named locations like Hammer Place, Mary Ellen Place, and Copple Place suggest a history of isolated family settlements or grazing outposts. The terrain is structured by prominent landforms such as Raglin Ridge, Whisky Ridge, and Elkhorn Ridge, which separate the drainages of the N Fork Elder Cr and Red Bank Cr.

Evidence of historical land use is found in the naming of clearings and water points, including Secret Flat, Biscuit Flat, and Last Feed Flat. The presence of numerous named springs, such as Sulphur Spring, Pepperwood Spring, and Raspberry Camp Spring, highlights the critical importance of water access in this high-elevation landscape. Transportation through the area relies on established routes like Colyear Springs Rd and Ball Rock Rd, which navigate the complex topography between Dry Lake and the various forks of Grizzly Cr.