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1953 Map of Panther Spring

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Panther Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Lassen National Forest terrain dominates this 1950s survey of Tehama County, characterized by a complex network of seasonal camps and springs. The landscape is notable for the Yahi Indian Camp (Ishi Caves) tucked near the base of the canyon, reflecting the deep cultural history of the Deer Creek drainage. Settlers and ranchers left their mark through family-named sites such as the Facht Homestead, Payne Place, and the remote Apperson Cow Camp.

Transportation through these ridges relied on rugged tracks like the Ponderosaway and Hogback Road, connecting isolated locations such as Campo Seco and Skeleton Camp. The presence of the Tenmile Cem and various gaging stations along Antelope Creek suggests a landscape managed for both timber and water resources, while the State Game Refuge in the northeast corner highlights early conservation efforts in the foothills.