1957 Map of Jellico

About this map

Hat Creek Rim and the volcanic expanses of the Lava fields dominate this mid-century landscape where Shasta and Lassen counties meet. The survey reveals a sparse network of ranching outposts such as Eldridge Ranch and St John Ranch, alongside small settlements like Jellico. The presence of Negro Camp (Ruins) and the Wilcox Sch near Hoon Cr provide specific touchpoints for local historians and genealogists. Water management is a critical feature of the high country, marked by numerous artificial catchments including Alcohol Jacks Reservoir, Bainbridge Reservoir, and Moon Springs Reservoir. The terrain is defined by dramatic escarpments and volcanic features like Cinder Cone and Cinder Butte, while the Pit River cuts through the northern sector near Pit River Falls.