1965 Map of Mitchell Gulch

About this map

Evergreen Sch, Bowman Sch, and Farquhar Sch are prominent landmarks in this rural landscape, which sits along the winding boundary between Shasta and Tehama Counties. The convergence of Cottonwood Creek and its South Fork serves as a geographic anchor, while a network of rural routes like Evergreen Road and Bowman Road connects small-scale farming and ranching operations. The terrain is deeply incised by a series of drainages including Mitchell Gulch, Devils Gulch, and China Gulch, which dictate the placement of local homesteads and jeep trails. The presence of the Baker Fire Control Station underscores the managed nature of this landscape during the mid-1960s, reflecting a period when localized infrastructure was vital for community safety and land stewardship in northern California.