2018 Map of Yellowjacket Mountain

About this map

Shasta National Forest encompasses the high country of this 2018 survey, dominated by the McCloud River as it carves a path through the southern Cascades. The topography is defined by prominent summits such as Yellowjacket Mtn, Claiborne Peak, and Satin Peak. Flatlands amidst the steep drainage basins provide distinct landmarks, notably Peterson Flat, Garret Flat, and Pine Flat. These level areas likely served as important points of reference or activity in a landscape otherwise defined by deep drainages like Scorpion Gulch and Squaw Valley Cr. Human passage through the wilderness is marked by the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, which traverses the eastern ridgelines near Bald Mountain and Buck Ridge, providing a corridor for those navigating this complex mountain terrain.