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1950 Map of Chilcoot

USGS Topo · Published 1956

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The Plumas National Forest dominates the high ground of the Sierra Nevada range here, where the Plumas Mountains meet the high desert transition. At the southern foot of these peaks, the Western Pacific railroad tracks follow the valley floor, connecting small rail-oriented settlements like Vinton and Chilcoot. The terrain is defined by the historic Beckwourth Pass, a critical low-elevation crossing for early travelers entering California. To the north, the landscape rises toward Adams Peak and Crystal Peak, with drainage flowing through Little Last Chance Creek and Frenchman Creek. The map documents a sparsely populated but strategically important corridor, where the Middle Fork of the Feather River begins its westward journey, and lonely outposts like Constantia and Hallelujah Junction sit near the Nevada border.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1956
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain