2022 Map of Shasta Bally

About this map

The Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area dominates the northern reaches of this landscape, anchored by the high point of Shasta Bally. This area is characterized by a series of prominent peaks and "ballies" including Shoemaker Bally, Buckhorn Bally, and Little Bally, creating a divide between the drainages of Grass Valley Creek and the North Fork Cottonwood Creek. To the south, Rainbow Lake serves as a significant water feature near the junction of Rainbow Lake Road and Baker Ridge Road. The terrain is marked by a network of gulches and ridges, such as Taylor Gulch and Blue Ridge, with higher elevations accessed by historic routes like the Shasta Bally Trail and Queen Mary Trail. This 2022 survey details the remote, high-altitude boundary between Trinity and Shasta counties.