1954 Map of Weed

About this map

Mt Shasta and the timber-focused economy of the mid-20th century dominate this landscape, where the Southern Pacific railroad snakes through the Shasta Valley to support the lumber operations at Weed. The presence of a massive Log Pond and Sewage Disposal facilities near the town center reflects the industrial processing required for the region's heavy timber harvest. To the south, the topography rises sharply toward the volcanic landmark of Black Butte and the Trinity Mountains, where high-elevation landmarks like Mt Eddy and the Deadfall Lakes sit within the Shasta National Forest. Settlement patterns follow the rail line and the Pacific Highway, connecting smaller locales such as Edgewood, Igerna, and Mott. This survey also documents local aviation and conservation infrastructure, including the Mott Airport and a Fish Hatchery near Sisson Slough, providing a detailed look at Siskiyou County infrastructure before later modernization.