1979 Map of Bucks Lake

About this map

Bucks Lake and its smaller counterpart, Lower Bucks Lake, dominate this high-elevation landscape within the Plumas National Forest. The 1970s terrain is defined by a dense network of alpine lakes and named peaks such as Bucks Mountain and Spanish Pk. Industrial and recreational history intersect at the Shenandoah Mine in the north and the Mormon Trail Camp near the lakeshore. The presence of multiple gaging stations and dams reflects the region's importance for water management, while the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail winds through the crests, passing by Three Lakes and Silver Lake. The map reveals a land utilized for both resource extraction and backcountry passage, with features like Milk Ranch Creek and Grizzly Creek carving deep drainages through the steep mountainsides.