2021 Map of Shaffer Mountain

About this map

Shaffer Mtn dominates this portion of Lassen County, where the high desert terrain transitions between the expansive Secret Valley to the north and the Honey Lake Valley to the south. The small settlement of Viewland sits along the roadway, serving as a landmark in a landscape defined by seasonal water features and irrigation infrastructure. Hydrological patterns are evident in the presence of Mud Flat and Gilman Spring, while the Eagle Lake Ditch and Tanner Slough indicate the historical management of water for local agriculture and ranching. The road network, including Smoke Creek Ranch Rd and Wendel Rd, connects isolated ranching interests across the sagebrush-covered basins and volcanic uplands typical of the northeastern California plateau.