McCloud sits at the southern base of the high country, serving as the primary hub for this portion of the Shasta National Forest. The landscape is dominated by the dramatic ascent toward the summit, marked by massive features such as Avalanche Gulch, Sargents Ridge, and Green Butte. While the lower elevations around Lake McCloud and the settlement of Hooper show a network of forest roads like Signal-Butte Rd and the McCloud Dunsmuir Cutoff, the higher terrain is defined by geologic landmarks and high-altitude clearings like Panther Meadow and Bunny Flat. The town’s layout, including Tucci Ave and E Colombero Dr, reflects its heritage as a company town built on the lumber industry, positioned where the forest meets the valley floor.
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1886 · Shasta
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1894 · Shasta
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1935 · Dunsmuir
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1948 · Weed
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1950 · Weed
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Shoeinhorse Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Shasta
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Weed
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Dunsmuir
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1958 · Weed
USGS Topo · 1:250,000