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1983 Map of Pikes Point

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Pikes Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Eagle Lake dominates the eastern half of this 1980s landscape, providing a clear view of the shoreline before modern development altered many of these recreation sites. The map documents a transition from the volcanic Lava Beds and open Brockman Flat in the north to the managed timberlands of the Lassen National Forest in the south. Along the western shore, the presence of the Eagle Lake Resort and its nearby Landing Strip illustrates the area's mid-century role as a remote destination for sportsmen and summer tourists.

Local history researchers can find specific landmarks such as the Gallatin House near Gallatin Beach, and the inland Roney Corral situated on Little Merrill Flat. The drainage patterns of Merrill Creek and Papoose Creek are clearly delineated, tracing the flow from the high country toward the lake. Industrial and ranching footprints are visible through several resource sites, including a Cinder Pit and multiple borrow pits scattered across the flats.