1954 Map of Buffalo Creek, 1961 Print
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1954 Map of Buffalo Creek

USGS Topo · Published 1961

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Dredge tailings dominate the northern landscape of this 1954 survey, bearing silent witness to the intensive gold mining operations that once reshaped the terrain of Rio De Los Americanos. This industrial history sits in contrast to the burgeoning military presence of Mather Air Force Base along the western edge, marking a shift in the region's economic and strategic importance during the mid-twentieth century.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1961
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 26.8 inches

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