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1986 Map of Dunsmuir

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Dunsmuir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Sacramento River corridor serves as the primary artery for settlement and industry in this mid-1980s topographical survey of northern California. The Southern Pacific railroad parallels the river, connecting a series of historic mountain communities including Shasta Springs, Shasta Retreat, and Dunsmuir. The landscape is dominated by the massive granite formations of Castle Crags and the Castle Dome, situated within Castle Crags State Park.

Evidence of resource extraction and recreation coexist on this sheet, with Mines noted on Girard Ridge while the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail winds through the Shasta National Forest. The map also captures several natural springs that gave rise to the region's early resort history, such as Upper Soda Springs and Ney Springs Creek, and landmarks like the Mossbrae Falls near the northern boundary with Siskiyou Co.