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1962 Map of Susanville

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Susanville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

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Lassen Volcanic National Park dominates the western portion of this 1962 survey, showcasing a high-altitude volcanic landscape centered on Lassen Peak and the thermal features of Chaos Crags. The region is defined by its transition from the alpine terrain of the Lassen National Forest to the expansive desert basins of the Madeline Plains and the Honey Lake Valley to the east. Major water bodies like Lake Almanor, Eagle Lake, and Honey Lake anchor the settlement patterns, with the commercial hub of Susanville serving as a primary rail and road junction.

Industrial and military footprints are evident at the Sierra Army Depot near Herlong and the Walker Mine further south. The transportation network is a central theme, with the Southern Pacific RR and Western Pacific RR threading through the mountain passes and connecting timber towns like Westwood and Chester. These rail corridors were vital for the region's logging and mining economy before the modern dominance of regional highways.