1961 Map of Canby

About this map

The Southern Pacific railroad corridor serves as the primary artery for northern California's timber and livestock economy in this 1961 study. Centered on the settlement of Canby, the landscape is a complex of volcanic terrain within the Modoc National Forest, characterized by numerous water resources like Rice Springs and Harris Spring. The map documents early aviation and emergency infrastructure, notably the Ambrose Station Heliport and an Airstrip near the river. Cultural history is anchored by the Evans and Bailey Historical Monument and the Lost Cabin Mine, suggesting a legacy of both frontier conflict and mineral exploration. The terrain is deeply carved by drainage systems like Howards Gulch and Blacks Canyon, while the presence of several Cinder Pit locations and a Quarry point to the region's active industrial extraction during the mid-century.