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2022 Map of Soapstone Hill

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Soapstone Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Merrimac and Buckeye sit at the southern edge of this landscape where the Plumas National Forest meets the high ridges and deep ravines of northern California. The topography is defined by significant elevations like Grizzly Dome, Elephant Butte, and Soapstone Hill, creating a network of drainage basins that feed into the Little Fork of Middle Fork Feather River and the Little N Fork of Middle Fork Feather River.

Historically, the presence of settlements like Palmetto and Kister along secondary routes indicates a long-standing pattern of mountain habitation, while Bucks Lake Rd provides a primary transit corridor across the complex terrain. The map meticulously documents various local landmarks, from the expansive Walker Plains to the secluded Granite Basin, and captures the intricate hydrology of the region, including the curiously named Get Up And Get Cr.