1986 Map of Lake McCloud

About this map

Mc Cloud River flows through the heart of the Shasta National Forest in this mid-1980s provisional study, a landscape defined by the impoundment of Lake Mc Cloud. The map documents the intricate river corridor before and after the reservoir, featuring a series of cascades including Upper Falls, Middle Falls, and Lower Falls. Settlement is sparse, represented by the private estate area of Wyntoon and the river curve known as The Bend. Numerous small tributaries with evocative names like Butcherknife Creek, Tarantula Gulch, and Fools Gulch drain the surrounding timberlands. The presence of Lakin Dam and various gaging stations indicates the managed nature of the waterway during this era, while recreation is noted at Fowlers Campground.