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2018 Map of Tar Bully

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The settlement of Tar Bully anchors this high-elevation landscape in Shasta County, where a complex network of canyons and gulches directs water toward the Roaring River. The terrain is deeply incised by drainages such as Watson Gulch, Aiken Gulch, and Poverty Gulch, reflecting the region's hydraulic history and rugged topography. Human activity is marked by a winding road network including Gold Diggers Rd and Leo's Lookout Rd, which navigate the steep ridges between Jerusalem Creek and the N Fork Cottonwood Cr.

Water management is a central theme, evidenced by the Happy Valley Irrigation Canal cutting across the northeastern corner. This feature, alongside labels like Wiley Flat Gulch, suggests a landscape shaped by both natural erosion and intentional water diversion. The map provides a detailed view of the remote western Shasta foothills, documenting the transition from wilderness to early 21st-century infrastructure.