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1939 Map of Burney

Name: 1939 Topographic Map of Burney
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1939
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1939

About this map

Lassen Volcanic National Park anchors the southeast corner of this Shasta County survey, capturing a dramatic volcanic landscape defined by Chaos Jumbles and Reflection Lake just before the mid-century surge in tourism. The terrain is deeply carved by the Pit River and Hat Creek, where the presence of the Old Mill Site and several named mountain ranches like Farnsworth Ranch and Armstrong Ranch suggest a rugged economy of timber and livestock.

Settlement patterns in the late 1930s center on small hubs such as Burney, Whitmore, and Montgomery Creek, each serving as a vital node for the surrounding rural population. Educational life is documented through numerous country schoolhouses, including Little Round Mtn Sch and Phillips Sch, reflecting the localized nature of mountain communities during this era. The map also traces early infrastructure like the Lassen Highway and various water management features such as Kilarc Res and Mc Cumber Res.