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1955 Map of China Mountain

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of China Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Klamath National Forest, Shasta National Forest, and Trinity National Forest converge in this mid-century survey of the California mountains. The landscape is defined by its early industrial and high-country habitation, featuring several remote outposts such as Mountain House and Pedro Cabin. The resource-driven economy of the era is evident through scattered mining operations, including the Dewey Mine and Polar Bear Mine situated north of China Mountain.

Complex hydrology centers on the Scott River and its East Fork, while dozens of alpine basins like Kangaroo Lake and Deadfall Lakes dot the peaks. This document captures a specific moment before the expansion of modern infrastructure, where travel was anchored by locations like Stewart Springs and rugged landmarks such as Lovers Leap. Family names and historical occupancy are preserved through labels for the McCoys Cabin and Bear Creek Cabin, providing a detailed record for genealogists and local historians.