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1949 Map of Brush Creek

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Brush Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

Plumas National Forest dominates this landscape, where the Middle Fork and South Branch Feather River cut deep canyons through the Sierra Nevada foothills. The map reveals a post-war environment where remote ranching and early commerce centered around specific waypoints such as Junction House and Mountain House. Settlement patterns follow the high ridges, with Brush Creek serving as a localized hub featuring a Ranger Sta.

Evidence of the region's mining and water history is etched into the terrain, from the Horseshoe Mine in the north to the numerous bars along the riverbanks, including American Bar and Evans Bar. The transition from riverbed to high peaks is marked by dramatic landmarks like Bald Rock Dome and the cascading waters of Feather Falls. Family-named holdings like Zink Ranch and Andy Smith Ranch anchor the southern reaches, providing specific points of interest for genealogical research in Butte County.