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1951 Map of Chanchelulla Peak

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Chanchelulla Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

The high ridges and deep gulches of the Trinity National Forest dominate this early 1950s survey, marking a landscape defined by ranching and resource management. Remote homesteads such as the Griswold Ranch and Braden Ranch are scattered across the terrain, connected by unimproved dirt roads and pack trails. The presence of the Deer Lick Guard Sta and Harrison Gulch Ranger Sta reflects the intensive federal management of these timberlands, while the Midas Mills near Midas Gulch points to the area's history of mineral extraction.

Water sources are vital in this complex topography, with Beegum Creek and Cottonwood Creek carving significant paths through the mountains. From the heights of Chanchelulla Pk down to the seasonal cattle ranges of Juniper Flat, the map documents a transition between the high peaks and the lower basins like Arbuckle Basin. This study is a snapshot of Northern California's back-country before modern infrastructure altered the accessibility of these family-named landmarks.