2021 Map of Yellowjacket Mountain

About this map

The McCloud River flows through this section of the Shasta National Forest in northern California, where the landscape is defined by its dramatic topographic relief and network of mountain streams. Several small flats and named bends suggest areas where the terrain levels off along the river, such as Peterson Flat, Garret Flat, and Hamilton Bend. These locations historically served as accessible points within the dense forest for travelers and local operations. High peaks like Yellowjacket Mtn, Bald Mtn, and Claiborne Peak ring the drainage basins of Squaw Valley Cr and Tom Neal Cr. For modern navigation and historical retracement, the map details the route of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trl as it traverses the ridges, alongside local paths like the Cabin Creek Trl. The presence of named geographic features like Mule Shoe and Scorpion Gulch provides a glimpse into the local nomenclature used by foresters and early settlers in this remote part of Shasta County.