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1952 Map of Weaverville

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Weaverville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

Weaverville serves as the hub of this mid-century Trinity County landscape, set against the backdrop of the Trinity National Forest. The map documents a region deeply rooted in extraction and transit, evidenced by the massive La Grange Mine and Union Hill Mine located near the town center. The course of the Trinity River dictates the settlement pattern, with small communities and waypoints like Douglas City and Lewiston established along its banks.

Remote infrastructure and rural life are captured through labels for the Blanchard Flat School, Buckhorn Station, and several family-named ranching operations such as Clements Ranch and Lowden Ranch. The presence of the Reese Brothers Coal Mine and Dixie Queen Mine highlights the varied mineral interests beyond traditional gold mining. Higher elevations are defined by prominent peaks including Bully Choop Mountain and Oregon Mtn, where lookouts and trails like the Hoadley Peaks Trail suggest the area's importance for forest management and fire observation.