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2015 Map of Yellowjacket Mountain

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Yellowjacket Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Shasta National Forest surrounds this remote landscape in Shasta County, where the McCloud River cuts through the southern terrain near Hamilton Bend. This region is defined by its deep drainages and volcanic peaks, featuring notable elevations such as Yellowjacket Mountain and Claiborne Peak. The drainage network is dense, with Squaw Valley Cr, Claiborne Cr, and Chatterdown Cr carving the mountain slopes.

Evidence of human habitation and seasonal camps is concentrated in named flats and small crossings, including Peterson Flat, Garret Flat, and Pine Flat. The eastern edge of the quadrangle is traversed by the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, following the ridgelines near Beetle Butte and Buck Ridge. This 2015 survey illustrates the modern configuration of Forest Service access roads and the preserved character of the river canyon before it reaches larger downstream reservoirs.