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1976 Map of Burney

Name: 1976 Topographic Map of Burney
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

The Pit River and its northern tributaries define the rugged geography of this Northern California survey, which includes the convergence of the Shasta, Lassen, and Modoc National Forest lands. The settlement at Burney serves as a central hub for the region, while smaller communities like Whitmore, Inwood, and Viola occupy the western slopes. Large sections of wilderness are preserved here, notably the Thousand Lakes Wilderness and portions of Lassen Volcanic National Park, characterized by volcanic features such as Prospect Peak and Black Butte.

Transport and communication patterns of the mid-1970s are evident in the path of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail and the presence of the Whitmore Radio Range Station. The landscape is a mosaic of public timberlands and volcanic flats, including Dixie Valley and Grays Valley. Notable landmarks like Emigrant Pass and several remote outposts, such as Poison Station and Bogard Ranger Station, provide essential points of reference for those researching land use and the history of forest management in these high-elevation territories.