1957 Map of Burney

About this map

The timber and water resources of eastern Shasta County take center stage in this mid-century survey, dominated by the massive profile of Burney Mtn and the expansive Lassen National Forest. The town of Burney serves as a central hub, surrounded by active industrial and agricultural sites like the Lumber Mill to the north and numerous family-run operations including Goose Valley Ranch and Black Ranch. The landscape is a complex network of volcanic buttes and spring-fed water systems, where the Pit River flows into Lake Britton near No 2 Powerhouse. Local infrastructure is well-defined, from the Albion School and Lincoln School to the Hat Creek Ranger Station. A notable Railroad Grade cuts through the terrain near Jackrabbit Flat, indicating the historical path of logging and transport through these foothills before the late 1950s.