California, Northern

Scope and Contents The determination of eligibility form describes the Big Bend Guard Station as historically significant during 1933 - 1941. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) enrollees built the structures. Three structures built during the Depression Era qualify as Historic Places. All other buildings are newer and do not fall under qualifying guidelines.The Great Depression officially started in 1929. However, the Pacific West was suffering economically at least two years before the crash. The...

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The topographic map is part of the 15 minute series. It was compiled from aerial photographs taken in 1947.

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The topographic map is part of the 7.5 minute series. It was compiled from aerial photographs taken in 1952.

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This colorful map shows the changing geography for the entire state of California.

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Sixteen photographs.

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The topographic map was compiled from original geographic sources created between 1905 and 1909.

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Abstract for the article “Initial Monuments for California’s Base and Meridian Lines” by Gertrude K. Brown, dated 1851-1853; Excerpt from the article titled “The Boundary Line Between California and Oregon” by Francis Seeley Foote; Article titled “A Major Monument: Oregon – California Boundary” by Francis S. Landrum

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The National Registry of Historic Places describes Callahan Ranger Station, located in Klamath National Forest. The documents describe the station's rich history and development between 1907 and 1942. Included, are detailed accounts and descriptions of each building, as well as images of the buildings. Additional materials include maps, a layout of the property, with photographs, handwritten notes, and a computer 3.5 floppy disk drive.

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The research concerns the Callahan Work Center and provides an analysis of the history of the buildings and surrounding area. Materials include a study titled "Callahan Station," compiled by Mary Ann Potter, and an interview between George Hendricks, Fire Control Officer, and Lee Morford, Retired Fire Control Staff Officer on September 30, 1977.

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The topographic map produced by the U.S. Geological Survey was compiled from land surveys taken in 1905. The reverse side provides information on how to interpret the topography.