Loading map...

1977 Map of Ferris Creek

Name: 1977 Topographic Map of Ferris Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Diamond Mountains dominate this high-altitude landscape along the border of Lassen and Plumas counties. Much of the southern terrain is protected as part of the Plumas State Game Refuge within the Plumas National Forest, a region defined by complex drainages like Ferris Creek and Last Chance Creek. This area served as a workspace for early timber and mineral extraction, evidenced by the presence of Johnson Mill and a cluster of remote mining operations including the Grey Goose Mine and Eagle Rock Mine near East Canyon.

Water sources are remarkably well-documented across the ridges, from the curiously named Plinco Sheep Troughs Spring to Granite Spring. Transportation through the steep terrain relies on routes like the Milford Grade, which provides access to higher elevations near the Lookout Tower and Radio Facility on Black Mountain. For those researching local land use, the map details established sites like Downing Cabin and the Conklin Park Campground along Willow Creek.