Lassen National Forest

Lassen National Forest is a United States national forest of 1,700 square miles in northeastern . It is named after pioneer Peter Lassen, who mined, ranched and promoted the area to emigrant parties in the 1850s.
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Greenville.

Village
Plumas County is in the region of . The forests, rivers and mountains of Plumas County were originally inhabited by Native Americans before miners arrived during the Gold Rush, followed soon after by loggers, and today tourists visit the county for its camping, fishing, whitewater, snowshoeing, and other outdoor opportunities. is situated 5 miles southwest of Lassen National Forest.

Lassen National Forest

Latitude
40.20725° or 40° 12′ 26″ north
Longitude
-120.90771° or 120° 54′ 28″ west
Elevation
5,830 feet (1,777 metres)
Open location code
84GX634R+VW
Geo­Names ID
5566552
Wiki­data ID
Q3079135
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Satellite Map

Discover Lassen National Forest from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

In Other Languages

From Arabic to Spanish—“Lassen National Forest” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Crescent Mills and Pine Town.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Keddie Ridge and Red Rock Mine.

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