1955 Map of Westwood

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Westwood and its surroundings in the mid-1950s reflect a landscape shaped by timber, ranching, and the expansion of mountain infrastructure. The Southern Pacific and Western Pacific railroads dominate the northern and eastern corridors, while an old railroad grade near Hog Flat Reservoir suggests earlier logging activity. To the south, the community of Westwood is anchored by the Westwood Cemetery and sits near the massive Mountain Meadows Reservoir. The presence of numerous family-named landmarks like Stephens Ranch, Bunnel Ranch, and Willard Ranch, along with the Flemings Sheep Camp, points to a resilient high-country agricultural economy. High-altitude coordination is evident through the Radio Relay Sta and Ski Lift near Fredonyer Pass, while the Coppervale Guard Sta underscores the active management of the Lassen National Forest during this era.