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1961 Map of Fall River Mills

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Fall River Mills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Fall River Valley serves as the focal point of this 1961 survey, where the confluence of the Fall River and Pit River drives the local geography. The settlement of Fall River Mills is documented alongside McArthur and Pittville, illustrating the residential and agricultural hub of eastern Shasta County. Significant water features including Big Lake, Tule River, and the Lee Drainage Canal reflect a complex hydrological landscape managed for both natural drainage and irrigation.

Evidence of community life is visible through landmarks such as the Fall River Joint High Sch, Pine Grove Cem, and the Intermountain Fairgrounds. The northern reaches of the map transition into the Modoc National Forest, characterized by volcanic features like Brushy Butte and Timbered Crater, while an old RR Grade near Widow Valley points to the area's historical transportation and timber infrastructure.