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1957 Map of Jellico

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Jellico
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Hat Creek Rim and the Pit River dominate this mid-century landscape in the northern reaches of the Lassen National Forest. This 1957 survey documents a transition between volcanic geology and pastoral activity, characterized by the presence of Lava flows alongside remote outposts like Jellico and the St John Ranch. The terrain is marked by distinctive geological features including Cinder Cone, Popcorn Cave, and Big Cave, illustrating the region's active volcanic history.

Water management is evident through a series of reservoirs such as the Bald Mtn Reservoir and Bainbridge Reservoir, which supported local ranching and forestry operations. Historic family names are preserved at sites like the Eldridge Ranch and Burton Ranch, while early camping and resource management are noted at Jelly Camp and Butte Camp. The map provides a precise look at the boundary between Shasta Co and Lassen Co, revealing the network of trails and primitive roads like the Pacific Refuge State Game Road that once connected these isolated mountain settlements.