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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 intersection of Trinity, Shasta, and Tehama counties defines this high-altitude landscape within the Trinity National Forest. The 1951 field check captures a network of remote outposts and family cattle operations, including the Harrison Gulch Ranger Station and the Deer Lick Guard Station. These administrative points supported the management of the complex drainages feeding into the Middle Fork Cottonwood Creek and the South Fork Cottonwood Creek.

Evidence of the region's mining and ranching heritage is scattered throughout the canyons, from the Midas Mine near Knob Peak to established homesteads like the Braden Ranch and Shiell Ranch. The small settlement of Platina serves as a lone central hub, while geological landmarks like Chanchelulla Peak and Arbuckle Mountain dominate the horizon. The presence of Deer Lick Springs highlights the importance of water sources in this rugged interior territory.