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1956 Map of Mt. Harkness

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

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Lassen Volcanic National Park dominates the northern reaches of this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by geothermal activity and volcanic history. The map documents the Devastated Area and the hydrothermal features of Bumpass Hell and Devils Kitchen, while the southern portion transitions into the managed timberlands and mountain meadows of the Plumas and Lassen national forests.

Remote outposts and recreational sites are scattered throughout the rugged terrain, including the Drakesbad guest ranch and the Fleischmann Boy Scout Camp. Local history is preserved in the location of family-named sites like Smith Cabin and Stover Camp, along with the small settlement of St Bernard in the south. The area's mid-century character is further established by the network of jeep trails and remote features such as the Radio Transmitter (KMA 498) on Stover Mountain.