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1941 Map of Macdoel

Name: 1941 Topographic Map of Macdoel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1941
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1941

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Klamath River flows through the northern reaches of this Siskiyou County landscape, where the 1941 topography reveals a complex network of ranching, timber, and water management. High-elevation basins like Butte Valley are anchored by settlements at Macdoel and Mt Hebron, while the Southern Pacific railroad facilitates transport through the eastern corridor. The map details the early development of the region's hydro-economy, featuring the State Fish Hatchery and a powerhouse near Copco Lake.

Remote education and industry are well-documented through numerous rural institutions such as Snowdon Sch and Oak Grove Sch, alongside timber operations like Smith Sawmill and Hoffman Mill. The terrain is punctuated by geological landmarks from The Whaleback to the volcanic features of the Lava Flow, while family legacy is preserved through dozens of named homesteads, including Meiss Ranch and Conrad Ranch.