1955 Map of Almanor

About this map

Lake Almanor dominates this 1950s landscape, with its eastern shoreline subject to controlled inundation at Bunnel Point. Along the southern reaches, the North Fork Feather River and its steep tributaries like Mosquito Creek and Yellow Creek define the topography. Industrial activity is evident through the Western Pacific railroad line, which skirts the mountains near Dyer Mtn and Hauns Meadow. Settlement patterns are concentrated near the water at Prattville and Almanor, while further south, the Feather River corridor hosts narrow river towns including Virgilia, Belden, and Rich Bar. The map provides a detailed look at mid-century resource extraction, documenting several gold and mineral sites like the Grizzly Mine, Dutch Hill Mine, and Sunnyside Mine. Hydrological infrastructure is prominent, featuring the Almanor Intake Tower and the Surge Chamber near Caribou.