1955 Map of Hornbrook

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Klamath River gold mining and timber interests define this mid-century survey of the California-Oregon borderlands. The landscape is a network of named bars and mining camps, where Masonic Bar and McConnell Bar sit along the river's edge, and numerous operations like the Sterling Mine and Cinnabar Mine are tucked into the steep drainages. The Southern Pacific railroad and the Pacific Highway run parallel through the narrow valley floor, connecting the settlements of Hilt, Henley, and Hornbrook. Historical markers for Quarantine Sta and Jefferson Davis indicate the region's significance as a gateway between states. High-altitude landmarks such as China Peak and Cottonwood Pk tower over the Shasta and Klamath national forests, while small rural education hubs like Honolulu School and Mono Sch serve the scattered population.