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2012 Map of West Prospect Peak

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of West Prospect Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

West Prospect Peak and Badger Mountain dominate this volcanic landscape in eastern Shasta County, where geological features and historical transit routes converge. The map documents a rugged terrain defined by peaks and craters, including Crescent Crater and Raker Peak, alongside significant water bodies like Hat Lake and the Cluster Lakes group. High-altitude meadows such as Anklin Meadows and Dersch Meadows provide clearings within the timbered slopes, while the presence of Hot Rock serves as a reminder of the area's geothermal character.

Historical movement through these mountains is etched into the land via the Noble Trl, which passes through Badger Flat. For those tracing early migration and recreation, the location of Emigrant Pass and Survivors Hill offer grounded points of reference near Old Boundary Spring. The concentration of sites like Emigrant Ford Campground and Twin Bridges Campground highlights the area's transition into a space for modern mountain exploration while maintaining its identity as a corridor of historical passage.