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1950 Map of Schell Mtn

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The Trinity River winds through the heart of the northern California mountains in the early 1950s, defining a landscape shaped by remote ranching and rugged mineral extraction. Small agricultural outposts like the Norwegian Ranch, Scott Ranch, and Trinity Farm appear as isolated clearings along the river flats and mountain benches. The terrain is notably marked by its mining history, with operations like the Catherine Mine, Star Mine, and Five Pines Mine scattered across the high ridges, while the Lamoine Mill Site indicates the industrial footprint in the northeast. Managed within the Shasta National Forest and Trinity National Forest, the map records numerous seasonal camps and cabins, such as Jim Wilson Flat and Garrity Cabin, linked by a network of trails and primitive roads like the Tollhouse path. This document captures the transition between historic hydraulic gold mining, evidenced by Tailings along the river, and the mid-century forest management era represented by the Trinity Mtn Guard Sta.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1956
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain