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1950 Map of American House

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of American House
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

American House and its namesake ravine anchor the southeastern corner of this 1950 survey, marking a historic junction where the Plumas Co Sierra Co line meets the ridge country. This high-elevation landscape within the Plumas National Forest is defined by a network of steep drainage basins and prominent ridges, including the extensive Mooreville Ridge. The map documents a period of transition for local industry, noting several inactive mining sites such as the Sanborn Mine and Browns Hill Mine, alongside evidence of established ranching at the Boehme Ranch and McIntosh Ranch.

Strategic fire observation points are well-represented with the Lexington Hill Lookout and Camel Pk Lookout providing views over the South Fork Feather River and its numerous tributaries. These landmarks, along with the Boy Scout Camp and Tamarack Flat, suggest a rugged terrain primarily utilized for resource extraction, forestry management, and seasonal recreation at the midpoint of the twentieth century.