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1995 Map of Chrome

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Chrome
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

Mining history and ranching legacies intersect in this mid-1990s survey of the foothills in Glenn County. The eponymous settlement of Chrome serves as a focal point for an area defined by mineral extraction, evidenced by the presence of the Chrome Mine, Black Diamond Mine, and Gray Eagle Mine near Red Mountain. The landscape transitions from the open grazing lands of the Gillaspy Ranch and Rowcroft Ranch to the dense, protected terrain of the Mendocino National Forest.

Water management is a central theme of the geography, with Stony Creek and Grindstone Creek flowing toward the valley. Significant cultural landmarks include the Grindstone Rancheria and the nearby Grindstone Cemetery, providing essential data for genealogists and local historians. The infrastructure of the period is marked by several water control features such as the Hamilton Dam and the James E Drew Dam, which supported the agricultural and pastoral needs of the region.