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1950 Map of Chilcoot, 1952 Print
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1950 Map of Chilcoot

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

Beckwourth Pass serves as the focal point of this 1950s terrain study, marking a critical low-elevation gateway through the Sierra Nevada. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition between the high peaks of Dixie Mountain and the broad, arid expanse of Honey Lake Valley to the northeast. Transportation corridors dictate the settlement patterns here, with the Western Pacific railroad and early highways converging at junctions like Reno Junction and Hallelujah Junction. Along the southern reaches, the Middle Fork Feather River winds through the valley floor near the community of Vinton. Cultural landmarks of the era are sparse but significant, including the Summit Sch and a local Cem near the town of Chilcoot. The map also documents the industrial presence of a Shaft and the natural boundaries of the State Game Refuge within the Plumas National Forest.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1952
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17.02 x 20.95 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain