Rongstock Canyon – Lassen County

Rongstock, 1923. Courtesy of Lola L. Tanner
Rongstock, 1923. Courtesy of Lola L. Tanner

This is a short narrow canyon between Eagle Lake and Willow Creek Valley.  The meadow is not visible from the top sides of the canyon, so it is hidden and rarely frequented. It is also a rough steep descent to the bottom of the canyon.

In the 1890s, Joseph Rongstock had a 200-acre homestead there. In 1899, Charles E. Emerson, Lassen  County Assessor, appraised it for $620. Rongstock objected and stated it was only worth $420 and requested his taxes be reduced. The County rejected his claim. Rongstock’s taxes for that year were $10.92. On May 2, 1907, Rongstock, then residing at Lake County, Oregon, sold his property to Adam Jakobs for $300.

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