1998 Map of Thurston Peaks

About this map

Thurston Peaks and Limestone Ridge dominate this high-elevation landscape within the Trinity Alps Wilderness, a section of the Shasta-Trinity National Forest defined by its steep drainages and remote campsites. The North Fork of the Trinity River carves a deep valley on the eastern side of the sheet, providing a corridor for seasonal activity at Keystone Flat and Hobo Gulch Trailhead. The map reveals a network of high-country resources, from Strong Cabin to numerous named springs like Jakes Spring and Ladder Spring. The presence of several historic campsites, such as Hangers Roost Campsite and Bear Wallow Campsite, alongside meadows like Pony Mountain Meadows, indicates a landscape long utilized for backcountry traversal and forestry management. The topography is exceptionally detailed, showing the complex ridges separating the watersheds of the South Fork East Fork New River and the Trinity systems.