2015 Map of Timbered Crater

About this map

Timbered Crater and Brushy Butte dominate the landscape of this high-elevation region where Shasta, Siskiyou, and Modoc counties meet. The area is defined by its volcanic geology and extensive forest management, falling within the boundaries of both Shasta National Forest and Modoc National Forest. Water resources are central to the land use here, with several engineered basins including Adobe Flat Reservoir, Gassaway Reservoir, and Green Place Reservoir distributed across the terrain. These sites, along with features like Little Hot Spring and the expansive Big Lake in the southeast, suggest a landscape carefully managed for both timber and water retention. Transportation is dictated by utility and logging needs, with the Pit Gas Pipe line and roads such as McNab Road and Co Road 272 providing the primary access through the Whitehorse Mountains and Big Valley Mountains.