2012 Map of Sheepshead

About this map

Gooch Camp and the small settlement of Sheepshead anchor this high-elevation landscape in eastern Lassen County. The area is defined by a series of distinct valleys and flats, including Upper Gooch Valley, Lower Gooch Valley, and Coulthurst Flat. Water management is central to the land use here, with numerous small impoundments like Heath Dam Reservoir, Swanberger Reservoir, and Cleghorn Reservoir scattered between the peaks. The name-rich terrain suggests a history of livestock and local travel, with landmarks such as Mule Tail Spring, Cow Tail Spring, and Coyote Hole providing vital water sources in the dry mountain reaches. A network of Forest Service routes and local roads like Slate Creek Rd and Dow Butte Lookout Rd connect the isolated mountain stations and timber tracts.