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1939 Map of Bartle

Name: 1939 Topographic Map of Bartle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

The McCloud River RR serves as a vital artery through this timber-rich portion of the Cascade Range, connecting isolated camps and railheads across the Siskiyou and Shasta border. The settlement of Bartle sits at the nexus of these rail operations, while Pondosa and Hambone mark significant points of human activity amidst the volcanic terrain. This 1932 field survey, published shortly after World War II, captures a landscape defined by forest management and emerging recreation, evidenced by numerous fire prevention posts like the Arvison Flat Guard Sta and the Harris Spring Guard Sta.

Hydrography is dominated by the McCloud River and Fall River, with the Burney Fish Hatchery located near the southern edge. The map preserves the names of early family holdings and remote landmarks, from Wiley Ranch to the prominent heights of Bald Mtn and Bear Mtn, providing a window into the regional infrastructure before mid-century modernization changed the character of these mountain communities.