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1965 Map of Tuscan Buttes NE

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Tuscan Buttes NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Battle Creek carves a deep path across this mid-1960s landscape, serving as the boundary between Shasta and Tehama counties. The area is defined by a sophisticated hydroelectric infrastructure, including the Coleman Powerhouse, Coleman Forebay, and the extensive Coleman Canal. Engineering details like the Asbury Pipe Siphon, Penstocks, and a long Flume illustrate how water was diverted and managed for power generation in this part of Northern California.

Upland from the canyon, the terrain is marked by working cattle operations such as Scharsch Ranch and Armstrong Ranch, connected by a network of Trails and Jeep Trails. Volcanic features including Black Butte and a Cinder Pit overlook the drainages of Ash Creek and Rancheria Creek. Historically significant routes like Dersch Road and Manton Road provide the primary access through this sparsely settled ranching and utility corridor.