1957 Map of Little Valley

About this map

Little Valley sits at the heart of this high-desert and timber landscape within Lassen County, where the Western Pacific railroad tracks trace the contours of the Pit River and Horse Creek. The map documents a transition from cattle ranching to forestry, with the Blacks Mountain Experimental Forest and the State Game Refuge encompassing much of the terrain. Local history and genealogy interest is concentrated in specific labor and residential sites such as Puls Camp, Camp Harvey, and the Eldridge Homestead. Distinctive local landmarks including The Round Barn near the railroad line and high-altitude features like Bald Mountain and Harvey Mtn define the topography. Water resources were vital to the area's development, evidenced by the numerous reservoirs and springs, including Catfish Res, Straylor Lake, and the aptly named Russell Dairy Spring, indicating a history of livestock and dairy operations in this corner of the Modoc National Forest.