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1935 Map of Dunsmuir

Name: 1935 Topographic Map of Dunsmuir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Dunsmuir and the surrounding river canyons dominate this mid-1930s survey of the Shasta National Forest region. The landscape is a complex intersection of industry and recreation, where the Southern Pacific RR snakes along the Sacramento River past worker-oriented settlements and quiet retreats like Shasta Retreat and Shasta Springs. To the north, the timber and rail town of Weed anchors the Shasta Valley, while the massive volcanic profile of the peak is defined by the Hotlum Glacier, Wintun Glacier, and Konwakiton Glacier.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the infrastructure of the early 20th century through the presence of the State Fish Hatchery, the McCloud River RR, and several rural landmarks including the Cedar Park Sch and the Hazel Creek P O. The map captures a moment when timber camps like Deter Camp and Hart Camp still dotted the high country, and the McCloud River Club represented the area's established sporting tradition.