2018 Map of Stony Ridge

About this map

Plumas National Forest dominates the high ground in this 2018 survey, where the Sierra Nevada transitions toward the Great Basin. The landscape is defined by the steep descent from Stony Ridge and Cottonwood Mtn down into the Honey Lake Valley. This eastern slope of the mountains is marked by a complex network of forest roads and spurs, such as Clarks Parallel and Chimp Spur, which provide access to remote springs and peaks. The settlement of Big Flat and the Fitch Middle School sit at the base of the mountains, illustrating the localized concentration of infrastructure where the canyons open onto the flats. Water management is evident through features like the Doyle Reservoir and numerous named water sources including Big Flat Spring and Bell Spring, which support the arid environment of the High Desert fringe near Honey Lake.