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1950 Map of Greenville

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Greenville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

Indian Valley serves as the central hub of this mid-century Plumas County survey, where agricultural land and ranching settlements like Strong Ranch and Crescent Mills meet the timbered slopes of the Plumas National Forest. The map documents a significant cultural landscape, including the Greenville Rancheria, Taylorsville Rancheria, and the Indian Mission near Greenville. These sites reflect the enduring presence of local Indigenous communities alongside the industrial development of the era.

Transportation and extraction are clearly defined by the Western Pacific railroad line snaking through the river canyons, connecting Paxton and Keddie. The region's mining legacy is represented by several active or known sites, such as the Engel Mine in the north and the Ruby Mine near Cooks Creek. Recreational and social markers are also present, notably the Camp Wallace Alexander (Boy Scouts) along Spanish Creek, providing a look at mid-century land use in the Sierras.