2012 Map of Skunk Ridge

About this map

Burke Ranch sits along the upper reaches of Nelson Cr in this high-elevation corner of Shasta County. The landscape is defined by its dramatic drainage systems, including the complex forks of E Fork Nelson Cr and the erosion patterns visible at the Yellow Slides and Nelson Creek Slides. This modern survey illustrates how forest access routes like Summit Lake RD and Forest Rte 37n30 navigate the steep terrain between Skunk Ridge and the peaks of North Red Mountain and Red Mountain. At the southern edge, the map captures the northern tip of Pit Four Reservoir, indicating the area's role in the regional hydroelectric network. The numerous named creeks, such as Rough and Ready Cr and Poison Cr, carve deep into the plateau near Snow Camp and Squaw Flat.