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1979 Map of Canyondam

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Canyondam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Lake Almanor dominates the northwestern corner of this landscape, its shoreline dotted with recreational sites like Mountain View Campground and Eastshore Picnic Area. Near the southern dam, the settlement of Canyondam serves as a focal point for infrastructure, including an Intake Tower, Gaging Station, and Substation. The rugged terrain of the Plumas National Forest and Lassen National Forest is deeply etched by the North Fork Feather River and numerous tributaries such as Wolf Creek and Clear Creek.

Industrial activity is evident throughout the southern ridges, where a high concentration of mineral sites including the Goldstripe Mine, Peerless Mine, and Long Valley Mine suggest a legacy of resource extraction. The Western Pacific railroad winds through the canyon along the river, passing Almanor (Siding) and connecting the remote timber and mining interests. Notable landmarks like Dyer Mtn Lookout and Keddie Ridge provide topographic context for this intersection of high-country wilderness and mountain industry.