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1886 Map of Lassen Peak

Name: 1886 Topographic Map of Lassen Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1886
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1886

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Lassen Peak dominates this 1886 landscape where the boundaries of Shasta, Tehama, Lassen, and Plumas counties converge. The region is defined by its volcanic geology and an early industrial footprint centered on timber and water power. Multiple milling operations are visible, including the Eureka Mill and Belle Mill near the headwaters of Battle Creek, and a standalone Saw Mill further south near Lomo. These early wood-processing sites were essential to the growth of settlements like Shingletown and Prattville.

The map details an intricate network of alpine lakes and springs, such as Lake Bidwell, Snag Lake, and the Great Spring, illustrating a high-elevation water system that fed the Pit River and Hat Creek. The prominence of the Cinder Cone and Magee Peak underscores the active geological interest in the area long before it became a national park. Trace early mountain transit through Noble Pass or locate small pioneer outposts like Montgomery Creek and Carbon in this early look at the Cascades.