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1961 Map of Bieber

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Bieber
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Pit River cuts through this Big Valley landscape, where ranching and rail infrastructure define the local geography in the early 1960s. The town of Bieber serves as a central hub, flanked by smaller settlements like Nubieber and Pumpkin Center. The presence of Bieber Station and Lookout Siding highlights the importance of the railroad corridor that parallels the river and local roads like the Susanville Road.

Beyond the valley floor, the terrain rises into the Brown Mts and Jimmerson Mtn, part of the Modoc National Forest. This survey captures essential local history markers, from family-named landmarks like Richman Spring and Jim Packwood Spring to cultural sites including the Lookout Rancheria and Indian Cem. Notable water features such as Bassett Hot Springs and the expansive Big Swamp reveal the complex hydrology of the Lassen and Modoc County borderlands during this era.