2012 Map of Shasta Bally

About this map

Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity NRA dominates the high-altitude landscape of this northern California terrain. The geography is defined by a series of prominent peaks known as ballies, including Buckhorn Bally, Shoemaker Bally, Little Bally, and the namesake Shasta Bally summit. These high points form a divide where numerous drainages originate, most notably the N Fork Cottonwood Cr and its tributaries like Moon Fork Cottonwood Cr. In the southern portion of the sheet, Rainbow Lake serves as a primary water feature, accessed by Rainbow Lake Rd. The map reveals a network of ridge roads and trails, such as Baker Ridge Rd and E Co Line Rd, which trace the difficult topography around Paradise Peak and Blue Ridge. This area shows the complex drainage patterns of the eastern Trinity Mountains, where steep gulches like Beartrap Gulch and Taylor Gulch feed into the larger creek systems.