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1955 Map of Blue Canyon, 1980 Print
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1955 Map of Blue Canyon

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Southern Pacific railroad corridor serves as the industrial spine of this Sierra Nevada landscape, threading through the high-elevation settlements of Blue Canyon and Emigrant Gap. This mid-century survey, with late-1970s updates, captures a complex network of water management and resource extraction. The northern reach is dominated by Lake Spaulding and its associated infrastructure, including the Rim Powerhouse, Fuller Lake, and Rucker Lake. Evidence of earlier mining activity is preserved in the location of the Eagle Bird Mine (Aban'd) and Gold Bug Mine (Aban'd), reflecting the region's hard-rock legacy. This era also highlights the transition to modern infrastructure, seen in the Blue Canyon Weather Station, Airway Beacon, and a dedicated Landing Field, illustrating the area's importance for transcontinental transportation and meteorology.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1980
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.3 x 27.2 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain