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1951 Map of Hyampom

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Hyampom
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Hyampom sits at the confluence of the South Fork Trinity River and Hayfork Creek, serving as a central hub in a landscape defined by the overlapping boundaries of Six Rivers National Forest and Trinity National Forest. This 1951 field-checked survey reveals a remote mountain economy centered on ranching and forest management, evidenced by the Hyampom Guard Sta and several isolated homesteads like French Ranch and Grel Ranch.

The distribution of mountain peaks and ridges, including Hyampom Mountain and Monument Peak, dictates the travel patterns of the era. Landmarks such as Camp Trinity and the Big Slide Camp Ground indicate early recreational use of the river valleys, while the Cottonwood Trail and various unimproved roads connect the scattered flats and meadows. Small high-altitude water bodies like Lily Lake and Maddox Lake are also documented, providing a detailed look at the Trinity County interior before modern development shifted the character of these remote settlements.