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2015 Map of Termo

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Termo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Termo sits at a critical junction in the high desert of Lassen County, where the iron-straight corridor of the railway meets a network of ranching roads. The settlement is defined by its position on the northern edge of the Madeline Plains, a vast, flat expanse that contrasts sharply with the prominent Termo Buttes to the northwest. This landscape illustrates the intersection of industrial transport and natural water sources, with vital points like Tunnel Spring and Fleming Spring scattered among the draws and canyons.

Water management is evident through the presence of the Ducasse Reservoir, which serves the arid grazing lands. The map details the rugged ascent into Schott Canyon, showing how the local topography dictates the path of secondary routes such as Termo Grasshopper Rd. This survey provides a clear view of the township and range system, marking out the vast livestock and agricultural plots that have shaped this portion of Northern California.