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1994 Map of Ferris Creek

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Ferris Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Dixie Mountain and the Diamond Mountains dominate this high-elevation landscape within the Plumas National Forest. The map documents a working wilderness defined by early industrial activity and resource management, evidenced by the presence of the Plinco Mine and the Eagle Rock Mine. Local hydrology is intricately mapped, featuring numerous seasonal water sources such as Plinco Sheep Troughs Spring and Johnson Mill Spring, which were vital for livestock and mining operations in this arid high-country terrain.

Transportation through the steep topography is marked by the Milford Grade and the Dooley road, connecting disparate points like the Downing Cabin to broader regional routes. Large portions of the territory are designated as a State Game Refuge, emphasizing the conservation efforts active during the 1990s. The network of canyons including Bruton Canyon and Dixie Canyon illustrates the complex drainage patterns feeding into Last Chance Creek, providing a detailed record of the physical geography before modern environmental shifts.