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1955 Map of Seiad Valley

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Seiad Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The Klamath River carves a deep valley through Northern California in this mid-century survey, defining the industrial and recreational character of the region. Significant mining activity is visible at the Blue Ledge Mine and Ladd Mine, while the presence of Dredge Tailings near Seiad Valley reveals the physical impact of riverbed mineral extraction. Small riverside settlements like Hamburg, Steelhead, and Horse Creek serve as the primary hubs for those navigating the mountains.

High-altitude landmarks such as Kangaroo Mtn and the Siskiyou Mountains rise steeply from the riverbanks, where timber and forest management are anchored by the Ranger Sta and the Hutton GS station. The map documents an era of burgeoning forest recreation, shown through a network of sites like the Cook and Green Campground and Totten Campground, alongside high mountain waters like Hello Lake and Lily Pad Lake.