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1981 Map of Chickabally Mtn

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Chickabally Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Middle Fork Cottonwood Creek and its many tributaries carve through the Northern California landscape at the boundary of Shasta and Tehama counties. This 1981 edition captures a predominantly rural and agricultural terrain, where open expanses like Wilson Field and Pentacola Field indicate established ranching or farming areas. The small settlement of Rosewood sits in the lower valley, while the higher elevations are dominated by the Bald Hills and the prominent summit of Chickabally Mtn.

Water sources define the geography, with Salt Creek and Dry Creek winding through the flats and canyons. The map shows a network of named gulches and flats, such as Wilson Flat and Willey Flat, which offer specific locations for local history research. These land divisions and named clearings reflect the long-term human presence in this part of the California interior, from the seasonal use of high-elevation meadows to the permanent structures near the creeks.