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1979 Map of Caribou

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

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Rich Bar and Belden anchor the riverfront in this 1970s survey of the Feather River canyon. The landscape is defined by the heavy infrastructure of hydroelectric power and mining, with the North Fork Feather River and its East Branch meeting near a series of tunnels and gaging stations. The Pacific Western railroad line tracks the river's curve, passing through Tunnel 23, Tunnel 24, and Tunnel 25. This mapping also reveals the legacy of gold mining in the region, noting several river bars such as Indian Bar, Pea Soup Bar, and Missouri Bar.

Upland from the river, the terrain rises into the Lassen National Forest and Plumas National Forest. Water management is prominent at the Butt Valley Res spillway and the Belden Forebay, where intake towers and surge chambers support the local powerhouse. Notable landmarks like the Red Rock Mine and Deadwood Saddle provide clear reference points for those tracing the historical geography of Plumas County.