1948 Map of Weed

About this map

Mt Shasta towers over this mid-century landscape, anchoring a region defined by the intersection of the Siskiyou Mountains and the volcanic Medicine Lake Highland. The map documents a rugged timber and mining economy, where the Southern Pacific RR and Us 99 navigate the Shasta Valley to connect towns like Weed and Yreka. To the west, the winding Klamath River and Salmon River cut through dense forests, supporting isolated settlements such as Happy Camp and Sawyers Bar.