1972 Map of Genesee Valley

About this map

The Genesee Valley floor is the focal point of this 1972 topographical survey, revealing a landscape defined by the confluence of Indian Creek and its mountain tributaries. The small settlement of Genesee sits at the western edge of the valley, while the surrounding Plumas National Forest contains significant evidence of the region’s extractive history. Resource extraction is prominent throughout the terrain, from the Beardsley Mine in the north to the Walker Mine and unnamed Mines located along Ward Creek. Historical transit through the steep drainages is marked by features like the Flournoy Bridge and Dixon Bridge crossing Last Chance Creek and Red Clover Creek. From the high peaks of Kessler Peak and Wheeler Peak down to the unusual terrain of Elephants Playground, the map provides a detailed view of the infrastructure supporting both timber and mineral interests in the Sierra Nevada.