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1994 Map of Reconnaissance Peak

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Reconnaissance Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

The Sierra Valley dominates the southern landscape of this mid-1990s survey, defined by a complex network of water management features including the North Channel, East Channel, and Little Last Chance Creek. This high-altitude basin transitions abruptly into the timbered slopes of the Plumas National Forest to the north, where peaks like Sugar Loaf and Reconnaissance Peak loom over the valley floor.

Settlement patterns concentrate near the Feather River National Scenic Byway, where Beckwourth and the Nervino Airport serve as local hubs. The map records the area's transition from early industrial uses—evidenced by the Old Railroad Grade and scattered prospects—to more modern infrastructure and recreational landmarks like Marble Hot Springs. This document provides a clear view of the ranching and hydrological heritage of the region, specifically through the numerous flowing wells and corrals dotting the valley.