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1894 Map of Lassen Peak

Name: 1894 Topographic Map of Lassen Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1924
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1924

About this map

Lassen Peak serves as the focal point of this late 19th-century survey, a region defined by its geothermal activity and early industrial settlements. Geologists M.B.Kerr and J. D. Hoffmann documented the volcanic landscape years before it was designated a National Park, noting features like Bumass Hot Springs, Soup Springs, and the Cinder Cone. The presence of the Lassen Trail and remote post offices such as Hat Creek (Cassel P.O.) illustrate the era's difficult transit and communication.

Timber and water power drove the local economy, evidenced by scattered operations like Eureka Mill, Belle Mill, and Saw Mill. The survey meticulously traces the boundaries of Shasta, Tehama, Butte, and Plumas counties, providing a clear view of 1880s land divisions. Early mountain communities including Prattville, Lyonsville, and Manton are shown alongside landmarks like Caribou Bridge and various high-altitude meadows.