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2018 Map of Swains Hole

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Swains Hole
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Lassen National Forest dominates this section of the Sierra Nevada's northern reaches, where the border of Shasta and Lassen counties meets. The landscape is defined by the volcanic topography of the Butte Creek Rim and the volcanic expanse of Halls Flat. Water management in this high-elevation timberland is evident through the presence of the Ballard Reservoir and Tamarack Reservoir, alongside natural features like Swains Hole and Summit Lake.

Evidence of historical land use and forest management is preserved in the network of forest roads and spurs, including the Blacks Mtn Exp Sta and remote landmarks such as Cache Cabin. The lower elevations show the transition to ranching at the West Butte Rch. This area's hydrology is anchored by Butte Creek, which winds through the terrain alongside numerous named springs like Coyote Spring and Bidwell Spring.