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2000 Map of Blue Canyon

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

The Sierra Nevada high country at Blue Canyon is a landscape defined by historic transit corridors and deep-canyon resource extraction. The Southern Pacific railroad and the Emigrant Trail converge near Nyack, marking a vital mountain pass. Evidence of the region’s mining heritage is visible in the clusters of claims north of the South Fork Yuba River, including the Mountain View Mine and the Eagle Bird Mine. The map reveals a complex water management system of flumes and canals feeding into Lake Spaulding and the Fuller Lake Spillway, supporting the hydroelectric infrastructure at Camp Spaulding. From the Emigrant Gap Historical Marker to the remote settlement of Omega, this survey details the intersection of early pioneer routes and modern transportation engineering.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed2000
Date Published2003
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.4 x 26.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain