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2018 Map of Sheepshead

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Sheepshead
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Sheepshead sits at the heart of this high-elevation landscape in Lassen County, where water management and timberland boundaries define the character of the terrain. The northern portion of the map is punctuated by several water storage sites including Swanberger Reservoir and the Heath Dam Reservoir, which collect runoff from peaks like Ft Mtn and Sheepshead Mtn. A network of named springs, such as Board Cabin Spring and Mule Tail Spring, suggests a reliance on scattered water sources for local livestock or wildlife within this portion of the Lassen National Forest.

Topographic names like Coulthurst Flat and Gordon Valley indicate a mix of open meadows and valleys used for range, while the southeastern corner is marked by more significant hydrologic features like Cleghorn Reservoir and Little Cleghorn Reservoir. This late 2010s survey reflects a modern era of forest management where logging roads like the Lit Valley El Tie and Butte Rd provide the primary access through the mountainous divide.