2012 Map of Timbered Crater

About this map

Timbered Crater and Brushy Butte dominate this northeastern California landscape, reflecting the distinct volcanic geography of the region. The high desert terrain is punctuated by significant water management features, including Gassaway Reservoir, Adobe Flat Reservoir, and the sprawling Green Place Reservoir to the east. These man-made basins, alongside natural points like Little Hot Spring and Bluebrush Spring, illustrate the critical importance of water resources for the area's grazing and forest lands. Settlement is sparse, with Adobe Flat and the small community of Day serving as primary landmarks connected by a network of forest service routes like Forest Rte 40N01. The map reveals a land defined by its geology, from the broad Little Hot Spring Valley to the southern reaches near Big Lake, where the transition from volcanic vents to lower basins becomes evident.