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1956 Map of Shasta Dam, 1965 Print
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1956 Map of Shasta Dam

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The massive engineering of Shasta Dam and its resulting Shasta Lake dominate this mid-century landscape in the Shasta National Forest. Downstream, the Sacramento River carves through a region defined by industrial extraction and workers' settlements. Numerous mines, including the Balaklala Mine and Spreadeagle Mine, dot the hillsides, connected by infrastructure such as a Tramway near Minnesota and an Old Railroad Grade winding through the canyons. The presence of Government Camp and its Toyon Sch reflects the organized communities established during and after the dam's construction phase. This era reveals a transition from remote mining outposts to settled towns like Summit City and Central Valley, all supported by the Southern Pacific rail lines that navigate the narrow river corridor toward Buckeye.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1965
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain