Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity

National Recreation Area

California

Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area, California

Geologic Setting
The Klamath Mountains of northeastern California were one of the focal points of the 1849 gold rush. The region is the second most productive gold district in California. Placer gold was first discovered in the regions streams and rivers in 1848 . . . read more

Geologic History
The area surrounding Whiskeytown National Recreation Area is full of mountain ranges and valleys. Unraveling the origin of the Klamath Mountains and associated basins exposes the complex tectonic history surrounding the growth of the western margin of the North American continent. . . read more

Geologic Features and Processes
The 1,893 m (6,209 ft) high peak of Shasta Bally dominates the skyline at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area. It lends its name to the rock unit that comprises most of the mountain, the Shasta Bally batholith. . . read more

Full Report
Geologic Resource Evaluation Report – A detailed geologic report is available that provides an introduction to the geologic history of the park and its geologic formations, identifies geologic features and processes that are important to park ecosystems, describes key resource management challenges and possible solutions, and lists geologic research and monitoring needs.

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The General park map handed out at the visitor center is available on the park's map webpage.

For information about topographic maps, geologic maps, and geologic data sets, please see the geologic maps page.

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A geology photo album for this park can be found here.

For information on other photo collections featuring National Park geology, please see the Image Sources page.

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Currently, we do not have a listing for a park-specific geoscience book. The park's geology may be described in regional or state geology texts.

Please visit the Geology Books and Media webpage for additional sources such as text books, theme books, CD ROMs, and technical reports.

Parks and Plates: The Geology of Our National Parks, Monuments & Seashores.
Lillie, Robert J., 2005.
W.W. Norton and Company.
ISBN 0-393-92407-6
9" x 10.75", paperback, 550 pages, full color throughout

The spectacular geology in our national parks provides the answers to many questions about the Earth. The answers can be appreciated through plate tectonics, an exciting way to understand the ongoing natural processes that sculpt our landscape. Parks and Plates is a visual and scientific voyage of discovery!

Ordering from your National Park Cooperative Associations' bookstores helps to support programs in the parks. Please visit the bookstore locator for park books and much more.

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Information about the park's research program is available on the park's research webpage.

For information about permits that are required for conducting geologic research activities in National Parks, see the Permits Information page.

The NPS maintains a searchable data base of research needs that have been identified by parks.

A bibliography of geologic references is being prepared for each park through the Geologic Resources Evaluation Program (GRE). Please see the GRE website for more information and contacts.

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