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1953 Map of Auburn

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Auburn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Auburn and its surrounding Sierra Nevada foothills appear in this mid-century survey as a complex network of hydraulic infrastructure and gold-era legacies. The landscape is defined by an intricate system of water management, featuring the Boardman Canal, Wise Canal, and Fiddler Green Canal, which snake through the terrain to support both industry and the growing town. Significant institutional landmarks include the DeWitt State Hospital and the Auburn Municipal Airport, while the Southern Pacific railroad remains a primary transit artery.

Evidence of the region's mining and settlement history is found at the Honor Camp No 7 (Iron Mine) and several historic sites such as Hotaling and Millertown. The map also captures the confluence of the North Fork American River and the Middle Fork American River, where gold-mining bars like Mammoth Bar and Murderers Bar line the riverbanks. Local social centers, including the Mt Vernon Grange and the Drive-in Theater, provide a look at community life during this period of California's development.