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1995 Map of Viola

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Viola
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Viola and the surrounding ranching frontier of eastern Shasta County are documented in this mid-1990s revision of a 1980 survey. The landscape is defined by its transition from the managed timberlands of the Latour State Forest and Lassen National Forest to the open flats and meadowlands. Significant water management features, including the North Battle Creek Reservoir and McCumber Reservoir, anchor the local geography.

Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy holdings such as Farnsworth Ranch, Nunes Ranch, and the Mtn Home Ranch, the latter of which notably includes a recorded Grave. The high-altitude terrain is marked by distinctive geological formations like the Rooster Comb, Palisade Cliff, and Mushroom Rock, while the Latour Butte Lookout stands as a sentinel over the volcanic topography. This map records the integration of private ranching interests, such as Eastman Place and Beal Place, with public forest boundaries and recreation sites like Camp McCumber.