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1955 Map of Fort Jones

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Fort Jones
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Fort Jones and the surrounding Scott Valley serve as the heart of this 1950s survey of Northern California. The landscape transitions from the agricultural valley floor, where small communities like Greenview and the interestingly named Cheeseville are established, into the dense timber and mining claims of the Klamath National Forest. The geography reveals a legacy of gold extraction, with numerous named mines such as the Golden Eagle Mine, Star Mine, and Oro Fino dotting the ridges of Chaparral Hill and the Mineral Range.

Evidence of early frontier infrastructure is prominent, including the Fort Jones Historic Marker and the Deadwood (Site). The map details a complex irrigation and water management system essential for the valley's economy, marked by extensive Ditch networks and various siphons along the Scott River. Educational and spiritual life in these remote areas is grounded by landmarks like the Quartz Valley Sch and Charity Mission.