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1953 Map of Panther Spring

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Panther Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Lassen National Forest dominates this mid-century landscape in Tehama County, where the transition from high volcanic plateaus to deep drainage canyons is marked by numerous homesteads and seasonal camps. The map documents a rugged terrain shaped by Antelope Creek, Mill Creek, and Deer Creek, which have carved significant features like Kingsley Cove and Dillon Cove. Of particular historical significance is the Yahi Indian Camp (Ishi Caves) located along the lower reaches of Deer Creek, providing a geographic record of Indigenous presence in the region.

Local family history is preserved through labels for the Facht Homestead, Thompson Place, and Avery Place, while the high country is dotted with outposts such as Payne Spring Cabin and Skeleton Camp. The survey captures the area during a period when Jeep trails provided the primary access to the Lassen State Game Refuge, and livestock operations utilized Apperson Cow Camp and Goat Camp. This topographic record illustrates the intricate network of gulches and ridges, including Grapevine Ridge and Horseback Ridge, that defined the ranching and forestry boundaries of the era.