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1979 Map of Frenchman Lake

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Frenchman Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Frenchman Lake dominates this high-elevation landscape within the Plumas National Forest, created by the construction of the Frenchman Dam. The map reveals a region defined by its water management and recreational development in the late 1970s, featuring several established sites like Spring Creek Campground and Big Cove Campground. The surrounding Diamond Mountains are marked by a network of seasonal drainages including Little Last Chance Creek and Dooley Creek.

Evidence of earlier land use and local family names appear in the numerous named springs and mountain camps, such as Dotta Spring, Trosi Spring, and Grigsby Camp. A State Game Refuge occupies the western portion of the quadrangle, illustrating the conservation priorities of the era. The presence of Ramelli and Camp Dixie suggests the historical presence of small-scale mountain settlements or seasonal outposts connected by Lookout Trail and the primary Frenchman Lake Road.