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2015 Map of Shaffer Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Shaffer Mountain dominates the western skyline of this Lassen County landscape, where the high desert terrain of the Honey Lake Valley meets the volcanic slopes of the Great Basin. The small settlement of Viewland sits at the junction of desert roads, serving as a landmark in a territory defined by broad basins and seasonal water features. To the north, the topographic relief of Balls Canyon and the secluded Secret Valley contrast with the expanse of Mud Flat further east.

Water management and natural springs are central to the geography of this arid region. The Eagle Lake Ditch cuts through the southern reaches, a significant piece of irrigation infrastructure designed to move water across the valley floor. Researchers will also find Gilman Spring tucked into the slopes and the Tanner Slough winding through the lower elevations, highlighting the critical nature of water sources for life and industry in this part of California.