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1950 Map of Kettle Rock

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Kettle Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Engel Mine Upper Camp and other remote outposts dot the high country of the Plumas National Forest in this mid-century survey of the Diamond Mountains. The landscape is defined by its industrial timber and mineral extraction, evidenced by the Clover Valley Lumber Camp No 1 and scattered mining operations like the Beardsley Mine and Lone Pine Mine No 11. These sites are linked by a network of waterways including Last Chance Creek and Indian Creek, with small settlements like Genesee providing historical context for the region's development.

The topographic detail reveals a rugged environment punctuated by peaks such as Kettle Rock and Wheeler Peak. Land use is further characterized by administrative and ranching infrastructure, including the Boulder Creek Guard Sta, the Fant Gathering Corral, and isolated structures like Wemple Cabin. This survey captures the transition of the northern Sierras as the mid-century lumber and mining industries established a permanent footprint across the Last Chance Valley and Genesee Indian Valley.