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2015 Map of South China Mountain

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of South China Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

South China Mountain and the surrounding high peaks of the Trinity Mountains dominate this high-elevation landscape along the border of Siskiyou and Trinity counties. The geography is defined by a dense network of subalpine basins and glacial cirques, home to numerous small water bodies including the Caldwell Lakes, Deadfall Lakes, and Rock Fence Lake. This 2015 survey illustrates the path of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail as it winds through the transition between Klamath National Forest and Shasta National Forest.

The hydrography of the region is centered on the headwaters of the Trinity River, which is fed by numerous descending creeks such as Picayune Cr and Deadfall Cr. Notable landmarks like Cement Bluff and Cory Peak provide significant orientation points for those studying the physical geography and trail systems of this northern California wilderness area, while Robbers Meadow and Cabin Meadow suggest the historical grazing and human activity patterns in the high country.