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1995 Map of Burney Mountain West

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Burney Mountain West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Burney sits at the northern edge of this landscape, serving as a gateway to the volcanic terrain of the Lassen National Forest. The map illustrates a transition from the level reaches of Haynes Flat and Jackrabbit Flat into the high elevations of the Cascade Range. To the south, Burney Mountain dominates the horizon, crowned by the Burney 7863 Lookout.

The presence of an Old RR Grade and several segments of Old Grade winding through the timberland suggests a history of logging and industrial transport that once defined this portion of Shasta County. Water remains a critical element of the geography, with Burney Creek flowing through the western valleys and isolated water sources like Indian Spring and various Wells providing life in the more arid flats. Notable sites like Old Green Burney Camp hint at the seasonal and specialized settlements required to manage these extensive forest lands.