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1990 Map of Rainbow Mountain

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Rainbow Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Rainbow Mountain and the high volcanic terrain of the Shasta National Forest dominate this landscape in eastern Siskiyou County. Located within the transitional zone between the Cascade Range and the Modoc Plateau, the area is characterized by prominent volcanic features like Watakma Butte and Dry Creek Peak. The map records a complex hydrological network of high-elevation basins, including Antelope Creek Lakes, Hemlock Lake, and Frog Lake, which feed the drainages of Butte Creek and Trout Creek.

Resource utilization in these public lands is evidenced by the presence of a Cinder Pit and several campgrounds, while the rugged geography is marked by landmarks such as Trout Creek Butte and Fons Butte. The border between the Klamath National Forest and Shasta National Forest runs through the northern reaches, illustrating the administrative management of this timber and watershed region as it appeared in the late 1980s.