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1949 Map of Black Star Canyon, 1965 Print
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1949 Map of Black Star Canyon

USGS Topo · Published 1965

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The Santa Ana Mountains dominate this 1949 survey, revealing a landscape defined by industrial extraction and water management within the Cleveland National Forest. At the center of the sheet, the Santiago Coal Mine (Inactive) and Black Star Coal Mine (Inactive) mark the canyon's history of mineral resource exploitation, while the Claymont Clay Mine sits further north along Coal Canyon. The impoundment of Santiago Creek behind the Santiago Dam created Irvine Lake, a critical piece of the region's hydraulic infrastructure that connects to the Santa Ana Canal. Along the northern edge, the Santa Ana River flows through the Cañon de Santa Ana, flanked by the Anaheim Union Canal. Isolated outposts like Hidden Ranch and Oak Flat provide glimpses into the sparse habitation of the interior canyons before mid-century suburban expansion reached these peaks.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1949
Date Published1965
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain