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1956 Map of Blairsden

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Blairsden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Middle Fork Feather River carves a deep path through the heart of Plumas County, defining a landscape where industrial extraction and early mountain recreation meet. This mid-century view shows the Western Pacific Railroad tracing the canyon walls, connecting high-altitude timber and mining operations like the Walker Mine and the Thomas Eureka Mine (Site) to the world beyond. The region's transition from a hard-rock mining frontier to a destination for summer visitors is visible in the presence of the Feather River Inn, Feather River Park, and the Mohawk Boys Camp.

Settlements such as Blairsden, Graeagle, and Johnsville serve as historic anchors for genealogists and researchers. Evidence of earlier industry is preserved in the locations of the Knickrem Mill (Site) and the Gate Place (Site) along the river's tributaries. The map also details the remote high-country terrain of Plumas National Forest, including the peaks of Mt Ingalls and Penman Pk, and several small alpine lakes like Eureka Lake and Madora Lake.