Thompson Peak, is a well known landmark of the Honey Lake Valley, which straddles the Lassen/Plumas County line. At an elevation of 7795’ it is the second highest point of the Diamond Mountain Range.
It was so named for Manly Thompson who located near the base of the mountain in December 1856, Thompson was one the first settlers in that locale. Thompson opted out for greener pastures and on October 27, 1875, sold his 276-acre ranch to James P. Sharp for $6,000 and moved to Elko, Nevada. The property is known today as Bailey Ranch near Buntingville.
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