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1955 Map of Cecilville

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Cecilville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The Salmon Mountains and the upper reaches of the South Fork Salmon River define this mid-century survey of the Siskiyou-Trinity county line. High-elevation settlement and industry are concentrated around the Cecilville community, while the surrounding landscape of the Klamath National Forest is dotted with legacy mining operations and remote cabins. The map records a transition in land use, noting established holdings like Blue Ridge Ranch and Georges Ranch alongside historical locations like Yoakumville and Summerville.

Hard-rock mining activity is evidenced by the White Bear Mine, Starveout Mine, and King Solomon Mine, while fire lookouts like Cecil Point Lookout and VABM 6870 Lookout suggest the importance of forest management. Geologists and local historians can trace a network of pack trails and jeep roads leading to isolated landmarks such as Schoolhouse Flat, Jorstad Cabin, and Moline Corral, illustrating the era's rugged mountain economy before modern development reached these high peaks.