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1979 Map of Pulga

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Pulga
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The North Fork Feather River carves a deep path through this landscape, serving as a corridor for both energy production and transportation during the late 1970s. The Western Pacific railroad tracks hug the steep canyon walls, passing through numerous tunnels such as Tunnel No 9 and Tunnel No 13 to navigate the difficult terrain. Infrastructure for hydroelectric power is a defining characteristic of the river, with the Poe Dam and the Substation Cresta Powerhouse utilizing the river's significant drop in elevation.

Settlement is sparse and tied to the geography of the river and timberlands, including small locales like Pulga and Mayaro. The map reveals a transition between the Lassen National Forest and Plumas National Forest, where high points like Big Bar Mtn and Flea Mountain rise above the drainage basins of Fall Creek and Camp Creek. Evidence of early industry remains at the Crain Mill (Site), while the numerous jeep trails and forest service stations speak to the area's continued use for resource management.