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1919 Map of Elk Creek

Name: 1919 Topographic Map of Elk Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1939
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1939

About this map

California National Forest lands dominate this western Glenn County landscape, characterized by a complex network of pack trails and early mountain roads during the late 1910s. The village of Elk Creek sits at the confluence of its namesake waterway and Stony Creek, serving as a gateway to the more remote interior. Higher elevations are marked by seasonal outposts and family-named landmarks like Foreman's Ranch and Meyer, alongside industrial sites such as Ivory Mill and the settlement of Chrome.

The presence of the Valejo Trail, Self Trail, and Herpher Camp Trail suggests a landscape defined by ranching and resource extraction prior to modern highway development. Early recreational and administrative activity is evident at the Fairview Club and the station at Oriental (Alder Springs). This survey provides a rare look at the transition from rugged pioneer trails like the Knoll Springs Trail to established wagon routes such as the Sanhedrin Road.