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1964 Map of State Line Peak

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of State Line Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The high desert terrain of the Virginia Mountains dominates this mid-1960s survey, straddling the border between California and Nevada. In the arid reach of the Honey Lake Valley, water sources dictate the landscape's utility, marked by the presence of Desert Well and Lime Rock Well. These flowing wells and scattered Springs highlight the precarious balance of ranching and survival in this corner of Lassen and Washoe Counties.

The map reveals a network of jeep trails winding through high-elevation landmarks such as State Line Peak, Vinegar Peak, and the distinctive Sugarloaf. Significant canyons like Anderson Canyon and Rocky Springs Canyon cut through the eastern slopes, while the Fish Springs Ranch sits near the base of the range, utilizing the seasonal runoff. This survey captures a moment when the region remained largely untamed, focused on the primary land use of grazing and limited access through the mountain passes.