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2021 Map of Tuscan Springs

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Tuscan Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Dairyville serves as the primary hub of activity in the southwestern corner of this landscape, where the flatlands of the Central Sacramento Valley meet the rising volcanic foothills. The terrain is defined by a series of dramatic volcanic ridges and plateaus, most notably The Hogback and the elevated reaches of Mud Springs Plains and Abraham Plains. Water is a persistent theme in this environment, from the thermal origins of Tuscan Springs to the seasonal drainage through Dehaven Gulch and Long Gulch.

The hydrographic network is anchored by Antelope Creek and its many tributaries, such as Little Antelope Cr and Salt Cr, which carve deep incisions into the stony ground. Notable landmarks like Potato Hill and the curiously named Devils Half Acre provide clear orientation points for those navigating the transition from valley floor to the upland range. Modern infrastructure, including Cone Grove Rd and Hogsback Rd, follows the natural contours of the gulches and ridges, tracing paths that likely mirror much older routes through the Tehama County hills.