1950 Map of Mt. Dome

About this map

Lava Beds National Monument and the surrounding wildlife refuges define this mid-century landscape along the Oregon California border. The map documents a territory shaped by both volcanic activity and significant local history, notably within the rugged expanses of the Lava Beds. Several commemorative sites are located here, including Captain Jacks Stronghold, the Canby Cross, and the Site of Thomas & Wright Massacre, marking key points of the Modoc War. To the north, the Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge and Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge dominate the drainage basin, showcasing the complex network of dikes and sumps like the Lower Klamath Lake Sump. Human settlement is sparse, characterized by isolated outposts such as Winema Farms, Fleener Place, and the Hammond Ranch, alongside the Southern Pacific rail line at Hatfield.