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1897 Map of Bidwell Bar, 1928 Print
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1897 Map of Bidwell Bar

USGS Topo · Published 1928

About this map

Bidwell Bar and the surrounding gold-country landscape are preserved here based on late-nineteenth-century surveys by Henry Gannett and A.H. Thompson. The map reveals a transition from active resource extraction to forest management within the Lassen N. F. and Plumas National Forest. Early industrial sites such as Snows Mine, Harts Mill, and the Old Defiance Mill dot the drainages of the Middle and South Forks of the Feather River. Numerous stopping points and social hubs are recorded, including Junction House, Mt. Hope House, and American House, reflecting a time when travel through the Sierra Nevada relied on these established waystations. The detailed topography highlights the significant elevations of Spanish Peak and Bucks Mt., while also documenting the early footprint of settlements like Forbestown and Mooretown before subsequent development and environmental changes altered the region's river valleys.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1897
Date Published1928
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions16.5 x 19.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain