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2012 Map of Whiskeytown

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

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Whiskeytown Lake and the surrounding Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity NRA define this landscape, where the waters of the Clear Creek drainage have been harnessed for recreation and resource management. The settlement of Whiskeytown sits on the northern shore of the reservoir, serving as a focal point for a region deeply marked by its mining and pioneer history. Names like American Mine Rd and Portuguese Flat point to the area's extractive past, while the rugged topography is punctuated by prominent summits including Iron Mountain, Shirttail Peak, and Sugarloaf Mountain.

The map reveals a complex network of canyons and gulches, such as Mad Mule Gulch and Murderers Gulch, that speak to the colorful vernacular of the California Gold Country. Recreational infrastructure is well-established, with the Oak Bottom Campground and Whiskey Creek Picnic Area providing access to the shoreline. The intricate drainage patterns of Whiskey Creek and Boulder Creek illustrate the challenging terrain that early settlers and miners navigated.