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1953 Map of Carbondale, 1954 Print
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1953 Map of Carbondale

USGS Topo · Published 1954

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The Cosumnes River corridor near the boundary of Sacramento and Amador County reveals a landscape heavily altered by industrial activity in the mid-20th century. Vast fields of Dredge Tailings flank the riverbanks, particularly around the site of Michigan Bar, where the legacy of large-scale mining operations is etched into the topography. To the south, the Southern Pacific railroad line cuts across the terrain, serving the small community of Carbondale, while local history is preserved at the Michigan Bar Cemetery and Live Oak Cemetery. The map documents a rural economy transitioning between its gold-rush roots and mid-century utility, evidenced by the network of local thoroughfares like Jackson Road and Ione Road that connect isolated landmarks such as the Alabama House and Bridge House. Seasonal drainages like Arroyo Seco and Laguna Creek snake through the hills, providing the only natural contrast to the geometric patterns of dredge refuse.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1954
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain