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1950 Map of Chilcoot

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Dixie Mountains dominate this 1950s landscape, where the high-altitude terrain of the Plumas National Forest meets the arid basins along the California-Nevada border. This area is defined by the historic crossing at Beckwourth Pass, a critical low-elevation point in the Sierra Nevada that facilitated the route of the Western Pacific railroad. Small settlements and ranching hubs like Vinton and Chilcoot are clustered in the more accessible valleys, while higher elevations are marked by landmarks such as Adams Peak and Crystal Peak. The map illustrates a transitional geography where timber-rich slopes give way to the drainage of Long Valley Creek. Local history is preserved in the locations of the Summit Sch, a small Cem near Chilcoot, and the rail-dependent community at Reno Junction.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1966
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain