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2012 Map of Ross Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Ross Canyon and the high drainage basins of Plumas County define this high-altitude landscape. The map reveals a specialized land-use pattern where seasonal ranching and forestry took precedence over permanent settlements. Features like the Stone Dairy Cabin, Jenkins Sheep Camp, and Ridenour Barn highlight the historical importance of mountain pasturage and livestock operations in the Sierra Nevada.

A complex network of Forest Service roads, such as 26n16, serves as the primary infrastructure through the drainages of Last Chance Cr and Squaw Queen Cr. The topography is shaped by prominent heights like Squaw Peak and Squaw Valley Peak, with essential water sources like Squaw Valley Spring and Jenkins Springs providing the necessary resources for both ranching and wildlife in this mountainous terrain.