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1954 Map of Weed

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Weed
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Mt Shasta and the timber town of Weed dominate this mid-century landscape where the Southern Pacific railroad and U.S. 99 serve as the primary conduits for commerce and transit. The map documents the region's industrial and natural infrastructure during the 1950s, from the Log Pond and Sewage Disposal facilities in Weed to the Fish Hatchery and Radio Tower KWSD near the mountain's base.

Settlement patterns reveal a mix of established towns and smaller rail-side points such as Edgewood, Igerna, and Mott. The presence of the McCloud River RR joining the main line near Upton highlights the area's history as a logging and transportation hub. Beyond the developed corridors, the topography rises sharply toward Mt Eddy and the Lava Beds, punctuated by volcanic features like Black Butte and Cinder Cone. This survey provides a record of land use within the Shasta National Forest, including recreational spots like the McBride Sprs Campground.