1986 Map of Callahan
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1986 Map of Callahan

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Callahan serves as the primary settlement on this mid-1980s survey, situated at the confluence of the Scott River and its East Fork. The landscape is dominated by the steep terrain of the Klamath National Forest, where resource extraction and forest management are clearly visible. Extensive Tailings and various Prospect sites along the riverbanks indicate a history of alluvial mining, while the McKeen Mine and Blue Mine suggest more concentrated lode operations in the surrounding hills. A Forest Service Station and the Bolivar Lookout atop a high ridge reflect the region's mid-century infrastructure for fire observation and wilderness oversight. The map also records several family-named landmarks and geographic features such as Hayden Ridge and Noyes Valley Creek, providing a detailed look at the rural northern California interior before many of these specialized mountain facilities were modernized or decommissioned.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1986
Date Published1986
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.8 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.


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