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1998 Map of Tangle Blue Lake

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Tangle Blue Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

The Alps Shasta - Trinity Wilderness defines this high-elevation landscape, where the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail traverses the Scott Mountains near the border of Siskiyou and Trinity counties. This late-1990s revision reveals a terrain shaped by both remote habitation and deep-mountain extraction, most notably at the Grand National Mine near Messner Cabin. The drainage network is complex, with Tangle Blue Creek and Ripple Creek feeding into the main artery of the Trinity River.

Settlement patterns are concentrated along the river corridor and lower creek flats, evidenced by the Eagle Creek Ranch, Trumble Ranch, and seasonal sites like Sunflower Flat. The map serves as a vital record for backcountry navigation, marking several key access points including the Stoddard Lake Trailhead and Bear Creek Trailhead. High-altitude water bodies like Big Bear Lake and Log Lake provide clear landmarks for those tracing the historical trails of the Shasta - Trinity National Forest.