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1945 Map of Tectah Creek

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Tectah Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

The Klamath River carves a deep path through northwestern California, serving as the central artery for small riverside settlements and seasonal prairies. This 1945 survey identifies isolated outposts such as Johnsons and the McCOVEY RANCH, reflecting a landscape where transport and community followed the water's edge. Higher elevations are marked by a series of named openings in the timber, including Stevens Prairie, Bukers Prairie, and Hancorn Prairie, which likely served as important landmarks for local navigation and grazing.

Education and local gathering spots are anchored by the Pecwan-Union School and Moreck School, while the presence of the Blue Creek Lodge suggests the area's role as a destination for outdoor recreation. The map also delineates the boundaries of the Klamath National Forest and Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, documenting the conservation of this forested territory during the mid-1940s. These features collectively illustrate a remote interior economy built around the river, timber, and small-scale ranching.