1953 Map of Auburn

About this map

The city of Auburn serves as the focal point for this mid-century survey, which details the complex hydraulic infrastructure of the Sierra Nevada foothills. A massive network of waterways, including the Boardman Canal, Bear River Canal, and Wise Canal, underscores the region's reliance on managed water for mining and agriculture. Along the North Fork American River and Middle Fork American River, several historical mining locations are noted, such as Mammoth Bar and Murderers Bar, reflecting the area's gold-mining heritage.