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1994 Map of Canyondam

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Canyondam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Lake Almanor and the rugged mountainous border between Plumas and Lassen Counties define this 1990s landscape. High-altitude landmarks like the Dyer Mtn Lookout at over 7,000 feet overlook a region dominated by timber and mineral extraction within the Lassen National Forest and Plumas National Forest. The Union Pacific railroad line follows the western shoreline and cuts through the terrain with a series of Tunnels south of Canyondam.

Evidence of the area's gold-mining heritage is scattered across the southern ridges, including the Goldstripe Mine, Clear Creek Mine, and Peerless Mine. Water management infrastructure is prominent along the southern edge of the lake, featuring a Gaging Station, Intake Tower, and the hydroelectric potential suggested by the North Fork Feather River. Smaller settlements like Almanor and Camp Almanor serve as local hubs for forest operations and recreation near Skinner Flat.