1956 Map of Montgomery Creek

About this map

The Pit River carves a deep path through northern California, flanked by the Shasta National Forest and Lassen National Forest. In the mid-1950s, this landscape was a hub of hydroelectric activity, anchored by the Pit Four Reservoir and infrastructure like the Pit No 5 Powerhouse and Pit No 4 Dam. Cultural markers of the era include the Montgomery Creek Indian Rancheria and Roaring Creek Indian Rancheria, alongside several education centers marked as no longer in use, such as Pineland School (Aband) and Mountain Sch (Aband). Local life centered around small settlements like Bush Bar and Wengler, while timber and transit are evidenced by the Hillcrest Fire Control Sta and the Fender Ferry Road. The map provides a detailed view of the region's topography, from the heights of Chalk Mountain to the depths of Iron Canyon.