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1990 Map of Skunk Ridge

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Skunk Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail winds through the high country of the Shasta National Forest in this 1990 survey. The landscape is dominated by a complex network of drainage basins, including the rugged Nelson Creek Slides and Yellow Slides, which point to the active geological forces shaping the region. Notable elevations such as North Red Mountain, Red Mountain, and Bald Mountain overlook a series of creeks, from the curiously named Deadman Creek in the north to Underground Creek and Poison Creek in the south.

Evidence of human activity is sparse but specific, with a Borrow Pit located near the upper reaches of Nelson Creek. High-altitude features like Summit Lake and Squaw Flat provide reference points for those tracking the historical trails and forest management boundaries of the era. The map's detailed topography illustrates the steep transition from Skunk Ridge toward the varied forks of the local creek systems.