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1994 Map of Stony Ridge

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Stony Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

The Diamond Mountains rise sharply from the western floor of the Honey Lake Valley, creating a dramatic landscape where high ridges meet the arid basin. This mid-1990s record, based on fieldwork by the U.S. Forest Service, highlights the complex terrain of the Plumas National Forest and the rugged transitions around Stony Ridge. Small, isolated settlements like Clark Ranch and Ophelia dot the edge of the valley, while the eastern portion of the map is dominated by the vast shoreline of Honey Lake and the restricted grounds of the Sierra Army Depot.

The hydrography of the region is defined by numerous seasonal drainages such as Clarks Creek and Cottonwood Creek, alongside essential water sources like Doyle Reservoir and Bull Spring. Geologists and local historians can trace the network of forest roads and trails that navigate the canyons, including Wales Canyon and Brockman Canyon, leading toward prominent summits such as Cottonwood Mountain and Round Mountain.