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2012 Map of Reconnaissance Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Hawley and Beckwourth anchor this high-altitude landscape where the Sierra Nevada mountains meet the expansive meadows of the Sierra Valley. The map illustrates a complex hydraulic environment characterized by the branching channels of N Channel Little Last Chance Cr and E Channel Little Last Chance Cr, which feed into the seasonal Little Last Chance Lake. This area serves as a critical aviation and transport hub for the region, centered on Nervino Airport and the intersection of Beckwourth Calpine Rd and Co HWY a24.

To the north, the terrain rises sharply toward prominent volcanic and granite features including Reconnaissance Peak, Table Rock, and Sugar Loaf. Local history and geology intersect at Marble Hot Springs near the southern boundary, while the northern reaches show the passage over Dotta Saddle. The transition from the rugged drainage of Mapes Canyon to the alluvial flats near Dyson Slough highlights the diverse topographical character of eastern Plumas County.