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1955 Map of Westwood

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Westwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Western Pacific and Southern Pacific rail lines dominate this mid-century landscape in the high country of the Lassen National Forest. The town of Westwood is anchored near the southwestern corner, adjacent to the extensive waters of Mountain Meadows Reservoir and the Westwood Cemetery. The map captures a transition in transportation, showing an old railroad grade alongside active tracks and a jeep trail winding through the timber.

Remote outposts and family-named homesteads like Worley Ranch, Bunnel Ranch, and 101 Ranch are scattered across the terrain near the Susan River. High-altitude water management is evident through the systems at McCoy Flat Reservoir and Hog Flat Reservoir. Notable landmarks for researchers include the Coppervale Guard Sta and a Radio Relay Sta perched near the McKenzie Meadows, reflecting the era's technical and administrative presence in the wilderness.