2021 Map of Viola

About this map

Lassen National Forest defines the eastern landscape of this Shasta County region, where the high-altitude terrain is marked by distinctive formations like Castle Rock, Buck Butte, and the Rooster Comb. The settlement of Viola sits along Ca 44 near the southern map boundary, serving as a gateway to a network of meadowlands including Scharsch Meadows and Deer Flat. This area preserves evidence of early mountain industry and transit, with Ritts Mill Rd and Thatcher Mill Rd tracing old timber or milling routes near Thatchers Meadows. The historic Nobles Trl cuts across the southeast, following the natural corridors carved by Manzanita Cr and Bailey Cr. Above the meadows, the landscape rises sharply toward Latour Butte, where Latour Butte Lookout Rd provides access to the high northern ridges overlooking S Cow Cr.