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1989 Map of Snowstorm Mountain
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1989 Map of Snowstorm Mountain

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Spanish Springs serves as a key landmark in this high-altitude landscape of Lassen County, where water sources dictate the movement of people and livestock. The map traces a complex network of seasonal drainages and springs, including Rye Patch Spring and Tule Patch Spring, which support the dry surroundings of Snowstorm Mountain. Primitive 4WD tracks provide the primary access through deep cuts like Vincent Canyon and Nye Canyon, highlighting the era's reliance on rugged transportation for land management and recreational use. Evidence of local industry and infrastructure appears at the Gravel Pit and a remote Heliport, while the Ramhorn Campground marks a point of human interface with the high-desert terrain. The survey captures a moment in the late 20th century when these remote California uplands remained largely defined by their natural topography and sparse, functional improvements.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1989
Date Published1989
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.6 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain