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2015 Map of Red Rock Lakes

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Red Rock Lakes and the surrounding high-desert basins of Siskiyou County define this corner of Northern California. The landscape is marked by a series of significant peaks and ridges, including Mahogany Mtn in the northwest and the prominent Sheep Mountain to the west. This territory is shaped by its scattered water sources, essential for the ranching history of the area, ranging from Souza Lake and Deyarmie Lake to isolated points like Stock Trail Spring and Eaton Spring.

Transport through the Red Rock Valley and across the Big Tableland relies on a network of rural roads such as Red Rock Rd and Willow Creek Rd. These routes skirt distinctive topographic features like Padgetts Bluff and Chip Butte, providing access to the remote backcountry near the Oregon border. The survey clearly delineates the township and range boundaries that organized the settlement of these arid highlands.