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1948 Map of Cascade

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Cascade
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Middle Fork Feather River and the South Fork Feather River carve through the steep topography of the Plumas National Forest in this post-war landscape. The map captures a moment when the regional economy was tied to timber and remote outposts, featuring the industrial presence of the Feather River Railway and various named residences and camps like Camp Eighteen. Small settlements and landmarks often named for local figures dot the ridges and canyons, including Hansons Bar, Jackson Ranch, and Nelsons Crossing.

The presence of sites such as Bills Cabin (Site) and scattered cabins like Graves Cabin and Kennedy Cabin indicates a transition from early pioneer and mining activities to established forest management and seasonal habitation. From the heights of Hartman Bar Ridge to the depths of Devil Canyon, the map provides a detailed view of the rugged network of ravines and gulches that define the border between Butte and Plumas counties.