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1934 Map of Etna

Name: 1934 Topographic Map of Etna
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1934
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1934

About this map

Etna and the high valleys of the Klamath Mountains define this 1934 topographic survey, which documents a landscape shaped by mining and timber operations. The map traces the upper reaches of the Scott River and the Trinity River, where numerous active and inactive mining sites like the Bonanza King Mine, Altoona Mine, and Dorleska Mine are scattered across the high ridges and gulches. Small settlements such as Callahan and Trinity Center serve as anchors for the rural population, supported by local institutions like McConnahue Sch and the Douglas Sch.

Logging activity is evidenced by several mills, including the Vanderpoole Mill and Schmitt Mill, positioned near the timber-rich slopes of the Shasta National Forest. Family-named homesteads and stopovers, such as the Stoddard Ranch and Trumble Ranch, provide vital context for genealogists tracing early residents of Siskiyou County and Trinity County. The rugged topography includes prominent peaks such as Russian Peak and Billys Peak, as well as numerous high-altitude basins like Mumbo Basin.