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1952 Map of Aukum

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Aukum
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Gold-country history is etched into the landscape along the Middle Fork Cosumnes River and the South Fork Cosumnes River. This mid-century survey reveals a transition from frontier extraction to established rural settlements, featuring a series of family-named landmarks and hard-rock mining sites. The presence of the Lawrence Mill (Site) and the Cedarville (Site) indicates early industrial and residential footprints that had already receded by the 1950s.

Concentrated near the El Dorado and Amador County line, the community of River Pines and the crossroads at Aukum serve as focal points for the region's development. Small schools like Bridgeport School and Fair Play School are scattered across the terrain, reflecting the localized social structure of the era. Mineral extraction remains a prominent theme, evidenced by the Umatilla Mine, Johnson Mine, and Golden Treasure Mine, which highlight the enduring legacy of the Mother Lode mining region.