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1950 Map of Bucks Lake

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Bucks Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Bucks Lake sits at the heart of this high-elevation terrain within the Plumas National Forest, serving as a central hub for logging and recreation in the mid-century. The landscape is defined by its deep canyons and prominent peaks, such as Spanish Pk and Mt Pleasant, while the Middle Fork Feather River carves through the southern reaches. This era shows a transition from earlier industrial mining to forestry and public management, with the U C Forestry Camp and Bucks Lake Guard Sta established to oversee these resources.

Legacy mining operations are scattered across the slopes, including the Pineleaf Mine and Greenbower Mine, alongside remnant sites like the Tollgate Site. Small settlements like Spanish Ranch and Meadow Valley provide a look at the local population centers that supported the surrounding mills, such as Berry Mill. The presence of numerous named bars along the river, like Sherman Bar and Carpenter Bar, highlights the enduring importance of the river forks for access and early extraction.