2023 Map of Skunk Ridge

About this map

Shasta National Forest encompasses this high-elevation landscape in the southern Cascades, defined by complex drainage systems and volcanic terrain features. The prominent Skunk Ridge and volcanic peaks such as Bald Mtn, Red Mtn, and North Red Mtn anchor the topography. Geologic instability is clearly marked by the Nelson Creek Slides and Yellow Slides, indicating the active nature of the landscape near the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trl. The map documents an intricate network of waterways, from Rough and Ready Creek in the northwest to the curiously named Underground Creek and Screwdriver Creek in the south. This modern survey illustrates how traditional landmarks like Summit Lake and Yét Atwam Flat persist alongside established wilderness recreation routes in Northern California.