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1985 Map of West Prospect Peak

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of West Prospect Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Lassen Volcanic National Park and the adjacent Lassen National Forest define this high-elevation terrain in Shasta County. The map shows a landscape shaped by geothermal forces, featuring the prominent West Prospect Peak and the Devastated Area to the south. The north-south corridor of Hat Creek and the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail provide primary routes through the volcanic peaks and meadows.

Insight into the region's 19th-century history is found in labels like Emigrant Pass and Emigrant Lake, which trace the paths used by early travelers across the Cascade Range. Water is found in small alpine basins such as Big Bear Lake and Little Bear Lake, while high summits including Raker Peak and Badger Mountain surround the protected wilderness areas. The map also records localized land use like the Borrow Pit and names like Survivors Hill, reflecting both human management and survival in this active volcanic landscape.