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1958 Map of California Hot Springs

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of California Hot Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

California Hot Springs serves as a central point in this mid-century survey of the southern Sierras, surrounded by a network of seasonal camps, ranches, and small mountain communities. The landscape is defined by the high-elevation reaches of the Sequoia National Forest and an Indian Reservation in the northwest, where the topography transitions from the Tule River headwaters down toward the White River. Settlement patterns are concentrated around summer homes and resorts, including the Spear Creek Summer Home Tract and Sugarloaf Mountain Park.

Resource extraction and backcountry management are evident through labels for the Tungsten Mine, Owl Mine, and several ranger stations. The map details a complex system of remote infrastructure, featuring the Telephone Road, various Jeep Trails, and the Tyler Creek Fire Control Station. High-altitude meadows like Long Meadow Creek and Poison Meadow highlight the region's importance for seasonal grazing and water management during this era of California's development.