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1968 Map of Carbondale

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Carbondale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

Cosumnes River gold-dredging history is physically etched into the landscape of this 1960s survey, most notably through the extensive Dredge Tailings that dominate the northern riverbanks. The map documents the boundary between Sacramento County and Amador County, capturing a rural region defined by its hydraulic past and agricultural present. Key settlements like Carbondale and Bridge House serve as focal points for the local road network, including Ione Road and Carbondale Road.

Local history is centered at Michigan Bar, once a thriving mining camp, represented here by its namesake Michigan Bar Cemetery and a Historical Marker. The drainage patterns of Laguna Creek, Arkansas Creek, and Willow Creek intersect with ranching features like a Flume and an isolated Landing Strip. The southern portion of the map transitions into the broad Arroyo Seco, illustrating the shift from industrial tailings to seasonal creek beds.