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1939 Map of Bartle

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

USGS Topo · Published 1939

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The M C Cloud River R R serves as a vital artery through this Siskiyou and Shasta County landscape, connecting timber interests and remote outposts. Settlement is concentrated at rail-accessible points such as Bartle, Hambone, and Pondosa, while the surrounding terrain is defined by complex water systems and volcanic features. Numerous wells and springs, including Deter Well and Belnap Spring, suggest a reliance on groundwater for both forestry operations and localized ranching at places like Wiley Ranch.

To the south, the topography descends toward the Fall River and Lake Britton, where Burney Falls stands as a prominent landmark. Industrial and civic infrastructure is evident in the Pumping Sta, the Kosk Sch, and several Forest Service sites such as the Pilgrim Creek Nursery Guard Sta. The transition from the high ridges of Buck Mtn to the flats of Atkins Meadow illustrates the varied resource-based economy of Northern California during the late 1930s.