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1956 Map of Shasta Dam, 1984 Print
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1956 Map of Shasta Dam

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Shasta Dam anchors this mid-century landscape, controlling the waters of the Sacramento River and forming the southern reaches of Shasta Lake. This era shows the infrastructure of the Bureau of Reclamation and the California Department of Water Resources in detail, including the Vista House and the extensive network of the Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area. Industrial and mining history is evident along the river corridor, where the Southern Pacific railroad passes through Matheson and near several older workings like the Minnesota and Walker Mine. Settlement patterns reflect the post-war growth of the region, with established communities at Summit City, Central Valley, and Government Camp. Educational and social hubs such as the Toyon Sch and Spring Creek School provide vital checkpoints for genealogists and local historians tracing family roots in this corner of the Shasta National Forest.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1984
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain