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1954 Map of Grasshopper Valley

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Grasshopper Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Grasshopper Valley and the surrounding high basins of Lassen County are defined here by a network of seasonal water sources and livestock infrastructure. The landscape transition from the volcanic heights of Whitinger Mountain down to the Dry Valley floor is marked by numerous vital landmarks for the mid-century ranching economy, including Monroe Corrals and several isolated outposts like Sylvia and McCoy Flat. The presence of the Pacific Southern rail line along the eastern edge of the Madeline Plains Waterfowl Management Area highlights the area's role as a transit corridor for the region's timber and cattle.

Genealogists and local historians can locate the Dry Valley Cemetery near Dry Valley Gap, a small but significant site of local memory. Conservation and land management are visible through the Modoc National Forest boundary and the Grasshopper Fire Control Sta, which together reflect the coordinated efforts of the State of California and federal agencies to monitor this remote high-desert environment during the 1950s.