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1961 Map of Pondosa

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Pondosa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The McCloud River and Fall River define this mid-century landscape on the border of Siskiyou and Shasta Counties. The settlement of Pondosa serves as a hub for the surrounding Shasta National Forest, connected to outlying points like Harlow Place and Spalding Corner. Logging and infrastructure are evident through an extensive network of Railroad Grades and an Aqueduct system near Camp Nine Flat.

In the southern reaches, the Mc Arthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park highlights the transition from timberlands to volcanic terrain, marked by Burney Falls and the expanse of Lake Britton. Local history is preserved at the Dana Cem and Burney Falls Cem, while physical landmarks like Soldier Mtn and Fort Mtn dominate the horizon. This period shows the region's development through both natural preservation and industrial utility, from the Gaging Station to the scattered Gravel Pits.