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1954 Map of Shasta

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Shasta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The massive volcanic peak of Mt Shasta dominates this mid-century survey, its icy slopes defined by the Hotlum Glacier, Wintun Glacier, and Konwakiton Glacier. To the south, the lumbering town of McCloud serves as the industrial anchor, where the Mc Cloud River RR meets a network of pipelines and local logging infrastructure, including a prominent sawmill. The landscape is a complex mix of alpine recreation and timber resources, featuring the Shasta Alpine Lodge and the winding Everitt Memorial Highway 7368.

Evidence of early transit and settlement is found in the Military Road crossing through Military Pass and several outlying camps such as Wagon Camp and Harts Camp. The hydrological map of the mountain is intricately detailed, showing the descent of Mud Creek toward the Mud Creek Dam, alongside numerous high-altitude springs and falls like Whitney Falls. Small rail sidings and settlements such as Hooper and Pierce reflect the era's dependence on the railroad for both transport and commerce in the Shasta National Forest.