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2018 Map of Buckingham Mountain

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Buckingham Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The S Fork Merced River carves through the northern reaches of this Mariposa County landscape, where the high Sierra terrain meets historic mining claims. In this rugged section of the Sierra National Forest, the legacy of extraction is evident at the Caroline Mine and Savage Lundy Mine, both situated near Nutmeg Gulch. These sites are linked by a complex network of fire roads and trails, including the Hite Cove OHV Route and Snyder Ridge Road, which navigate the steep drainage patterns of Snyder Gulch and Devil Gulch.

Settlement is concentrated in the southern half of the map, particularly around the community of Darrah and the mountain enclave of Jerseydale. Local landmarks like Buckingham Mtn and Chowchilla Mtn dominate the skyline, while smaller developments like Royal Arches reflect modern residential patterns along Triangle Rd. The map provides a detailed view of the transitional landscape where the foothills rise toward the high granite peaks of the Sierra Nevada.