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1979 Map of Yreka

Name: 1979 Topographic Map of Yreka
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Klamath Mountains and the broad Shasta Valley dominate this regional 1979 survey, revealing a landscape defined by water and mineral extraction. The city of Yreka serves as the central hub, situated along Interstate 5 and the Southern Pacific rail line. To the east, the Shasta River and Little Shasta River meander through ranching country toward Montague, while the northern border is carved by the Klamath River, now punctuated by the Iron Gate Reservoir and Copco Lake.

Evidence of the area's mining legacy is scattered throughout the hills, with the Negro Boy Mine, Cherry Hill Mine, and Iron Dyke Mine marking former operations. Small settlements like Hawkinsville, Klamathon, and the curious Mugginsville provide points of interest for local historians. This era shows the mature development of the region's transport network, including State Highway 96 following the river and several local airfields like Siskiyou Co Airport and Scott Valley Airport.