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1948 Map of Weed

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Weed
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

Siskiyou County serves as the focal point for this mid-century topographic record, where the converging Klamath and Cascade Range create a complex landscape of deep river canyons and high basins. The Klamath River dominates the northern and western sections, joined by tributaries like the Scott River and Salmon River that supported remote mining outposts such as Scott Bar and the Classic Hill Mine. In the east, the Shasta Valley provides a stark contrast, centered around the rail hub of Weed and the agricultural settlements of Grenada and Montague.

Transport is defined by the Southern Pacific RR and U.S. 99, which follow the Sacramento River canyon south through Dunsmuir. The map also documents the significant presence of the Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation and several national forests, illustrating the era's balance between resource extraction and federal land management. Researchers will find precise details on local infrastructure, from the Siskiyou County Hospital in Yreka to rural landmarks like Foothill School.