2012 Map of Wendel Hot Springs

About this map

Honey Lake dominates the southern reaches of this landscape, its northern shoreline met by a complex network of managed waterways and wetlands in eastern Lassen County. The hydrology of the area is defined by the Susan River and numerous sloughs, including Gelhooley Slough, Dill Slough, and Whitehead Slough, which weave through the flat terrain between Hartson Lake and the geothermal activity at Wendel Hot Springs. This 2012 survey illustrates the intricate irrigation and drainage systems developed for the region, characterized by the Tule Canal, Fleming Reservoir, and a long Levee that borders the wetlands. Local ranch roads and tracks such as Antola Rd and Viewland Rd provide access to this water-driven landscape, where the interplay of natural sloughs and constructed canals supports the agricultural and environmental needs of the basin.