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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 this detailed study of the Feather River canyon during the late 1970s. The landscape is defined by the heavy engineering of the Western Pacific railroad and complex hydroelectric infrastructure, including the Belden Forebay, multiple Gaging Stations, and an extensive system of tunnels such as Tunnel 24 and Tunnel 25. The industrial presence of the Red Rock Mine contrasts with the recreational development of the Lassen National Forest and Plumas National Forest.

Tracing the North Fork Feather River, the map reveals small clusters of habitation at Little Haven and Smith Point. The presence of a Cem near the river and the Pacific Crest Trail winding through the eastern ridges provides a window into the varied human uses of this steep terrain. Water management is a primary theme, shown through the Butt Valley Res and the Siphon crossing the canyon floor, marking the intersection of resource extraction and civil engineering.