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1963 Map of Soup Creek

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Soup Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

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Modoc National Forest encompasses this high-elevation landscape, where the headwaters of numerous forks converge to form a complex drainage system. The 1963 survey shows an area defined by its water resources and small-scale industrial history, notably marking Cantrall Mill and Brooks Mill. These sites, along with the Bowman Ranch, suggest a mid-century economy built around timber and livestock in the remote northern California interior.

The terrain is broken by distinctive features like Flournoy Swale and Hacker Flat, while Henderson Meadow provides a clear landmark in the southern reaches. Outdoor recreation and natural landmarks are central to this sheet, featuring Clear Lake, the Mill Creek Falls, and the adjacent Mill Creek Falls Campground. A network of unpaved infrastructure, including the Summit Trail and various jeep trails, connects these points across the creek-cut topography.