1952 Map of Timber Mountain

About this map

Lava Beds National Monument anchors the northern landscape of this survey, revealing a volcanic terrain marked by distinct landforms like Caldwell Butte, Ainshea Butte, and the striking Glass Flow. The map documents significant historical sites including the Battle of Dry Lake 1873 (Site) and several Indian Fortifications (Ruins), providing a window into the Modoc War's complex geography. Human activity is clustered around the Southern Pacific rail line, which services small settlements like Perez and Tionesta, where the Tionesta PO and Grandview Sch stood. South of the lava fields, the terrain transitions into the Modoc National Forest, characterized by numerous subterranean features such as Valentine Cave, Mammoth Cave, and the Caldwell Ice Caves. This 1950s record captures the region's unique intersection of rugged geology, military history, and early ranching life at Dalton Ranch and Timber Mtn Ranch.