1990 Map of East of Pondosa

About this map

Shasta National Forest dominates this volcanic landscape along the border of Siskiyou and Shasta Counties. The terrain is defined by its geological history, with prominent lava flows marked in the eastern portion of the survey. Human activity is sparse, concentrated primarily around two specific junctions: Hammond Crossing, located where a logging road or trail meets Bear Creek, and Spalding Corner to the south. This 1990 provisional map records the infrastructure of the late 20th century, including industrial transmission lines and a pipeline cutting across the timbered landscape. The map captures a moment when the region's economy relied on the intersection of forest management and utilities, providing a specific record of rural Northern California crossroads before further modernization.