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1956 Map of Montgomery Creek

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Montgomery Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Montgomery Creek Indian Rancheria and Roaring Creek Indian Rancheria ground this mid-century survey of the Cascade foothills in eastern Shasta County. The landscape is defined by the steep canyons of the Pit River, where industrial development is evident at the Pit No 5 Powerhouse and Pit No 4 Dam. These hydroelectric facilities represent a significant era of infrastructure expansion along the river's volcanic reach, powering distant urban centers while reshaping the local terrain.

Settlement patterns reveal a transition from early frontier outposts to a more modern forestry and utility-based economy. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Halcumb Cemetery and Cove Cemetery, alongside several defunct educational sites including Pineland School and Mountain Sch. The map also captures the logging and administrative presence in the Shasta National Forest and Lassen National Forest, marked by sites like the Hillcrest Fire Control Sta and various gravel pits used for mountain road maintenance.