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1954 Map of Chris Flat

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Chris Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

West Walker River carves a deep path through the eastern Sierra Nevada, shaping the geography of this mid-century survey within the Toiyabe National Forest. The map reveals a sequence of flats and meadows along the canyon floor, including China Garden, Shingle Mill Flat, and Tollhouse Flat, which suggest early pioneer use and temporary settlements related to the local timber and ranching economy.

Resource extraction and transit are evident through the Deep Creek Mine and a Prospect located near a high Jeep Trail. The intricate network of drainages, such as Burcham Creek and Lost Cannon Creek, feed into the main river corridor, while Lava Springs highlights the volcanic character of the local geology. This 1954 field study documents the area just as modern recreational infrastructure, like the Chris Flat Campground, began to formalize the use of these historical riverside locations.