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1955 Map of Fort Jones

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

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Fort Jones serves as the focal point for this mid-century survey of the Scott Valley, where the Scott River winds through a landscape defined by ranching and old mining claims. The map meticulously records the industrial history of Siskiyou County, locating numerous operations such as the Providence Mine, Golden Seal Mine, and Wooliver Mine. Small settlements and naming conventions reflect the area's pioneer roots, with sites like Mugginsville, Oro Fino, and Cheeseville dotting the valley floor near Greenview.

Social and civic infrastructure is clearly marked, including the Quartz Valley School and Meamber School, along with the Charity Mission. The inclusion of the Fort Jones Historic Marker and the Scott Valley Airport illustrates the layer of modern development alongside the Klamath National Forest boundary. Water management is a visible priority, evidenced by the extensive network of irrigation features like the Siphon and numerous labeled Ditch lines feeding the valley's agricultural lands.