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1984 Map of McArthur

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of McArthur
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

McArthur and the surrounding agricultural valleys are the focal point of this 1980s landscape, where the Fall River and Pit River converge. The terrain is a complex of volcanic features and water-rich lowlands, including the vast Big Swamp and Big Lake near Glenburn. To the west, the McCloud River cuts through the Shasta National Forest, while the eastern portion is dominated by the Modoc National Forest and the heights of the Whitehorse Mountains.

Transport and conservation patterns are well-established here, with the Burlington Northern railroad and Pacific line serving the timber and cattle interests. Key landmarks such as Fall River Mills and the Mc Arthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park anchor the region's recreation and commerce. The presence of features like Timbered Crater and the State Game Refuge highlights the mix of geological history and land management that characterizes the intersection of Shasta, Modoc, and Lassen counties.