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1956 Map of Brush Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Plumas National Forest dominates the landscape of this mid-century survey, where the rugged terrain is defined by the steep descent toward the Middle Fork Feather River. The map highlights a network of historic ranching outposts and small mountain settlements, including Brush Creek, Hinton Ranch, and Johnson Ranch. These sites, along with names like Sky High and Mountain House, reflect the area's isolation and its reliance on high-elevation homesteads.

Hydrological features are central to the region's character, most notably the dramatic Feather Falls and the winding Bald Rock Canyon. For the local historian, the presence of the Horseshoe Mine and several named bars along the river, such as Milsap Bar and Evans Bar, indicates a legacy of resource extraction and seasonal riverside activity. The complex topography is further marked by granite landmarks like Bald Rock Dome and Big Bald Rock, which overlook the dense network of ridges and ravines.