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1955 Map of Etna

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Etna
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Etna and the Scott River valley are depicted here in the mid-1950s, showcasing a landscape of high-elevation ranching and forestry. The map reveals the Ruffey Indian Reservation and various homesteading footprints, such as the Deacon Lee Place and Hidden Valley Ranch. Settlement is concentrated along the river corridor, while the higher elevations are dominated by the Klamath National Forest.

Resource extraction and early infrastructure are evident through features like the McKeen Mine, Blue Mine, and multiple gaging stations and sawmills. To the south, the settlement of Callahan serves as a hub near the junction of several creeks, including Sugar Creek. Notable landmarks like Whisky Butte and Russian Peak rise above a network of alpine lakes and trails, including the McConaughy Trail, documenting the transition from valley agriculture to high-country wilderness.