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1994 Map of Meadow Valley

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Meadow Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

Spanish Ranch and Meadow Valley anchor this portion of the northern Sierra Nevada, where the legacy of gold mining and timber is etched into the landscape of the Plumas National Forest. The map documents a transition from industrial activity to forest management, noting the Pineleaf Mine (Site) and a Gravel Pit alongside a Forestry Camp and a prominent Water Tank.

A network of drainage systems including Spanish Creek and Bean Creek carves through the terrain, defining the local geography near landmarks like Spanish Peak and Mulligan Slide. Genealogists and researchers can locate the Cem in the valley center or trace the historical Tollgate (Site) near Boring Ravine. The map also details the high-altitude waters of Snake Lake and Smith Lake, providing a clear record of the area's hydrology and land use in the mid-1990s.