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1894 Map of Sierraville

Name: 1894 Topographic Map of Sierraville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1942
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1942

About this map

Sierra Valley dominates this high-altitude landscape where the headwaters of the Feather River begin their journey through the northern Sierra Nevada. Established at a time when the region's economy relied on timber and ranching, the map reveals a network of small settlements like Sierraville, Loyalton, and Beckwith linked by early roads and the Nevada California and Oregon Railway. This narrow-gauge line follows the eastern edge of the mountains, navigating through Beckwith Pass and the Long Valley corridor near the California Nevada boundary line.

The survey highlights the intersection of public lands and early industry, showing the boundaries of the Plumas National Forest and Tahoe National Forest. Distinctive landmarks such as Mt Ina Coolbrith and Adams Peak rise above the drainage basins of Smithneck Creek and Frenchman Creek. Local life is evidenced by the Fair Grounds at Sierraville and several Sawmills located deep in the canyons, marking the transition from the open valley floor to the timber-rich slopes of the surrounding peaks.