1953 Map of Auburn

About this map

The Auburn area, long defined by its rugged topography and the confluence of the North Fork American River and Middle Fork American River, is documented here just as post-war suburban growth began to overlay its mining and agricultural roots. The map reveals a complex infrastructure of water management, featuring the Halsey Forebay, Halsey Afterbay, and a network of canals like the Southern Pacific rail line and various flumes that sustained the local economy.