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1962 Map of Catheys Valley

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Catheys Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Catheys Valley serves as the focal point of this landscape, nestled below the Guadalupe Mountains in the foothills of Mariposa County. The settlement patterns recorded here in 1962 reflect a transition from early pioneer outposts to established ranching communities, anchored by the Catheys Valley Sch and the Catheys Valley Cem. Historical depth is evident in the identification of the Agua Fria (Site) and Carson (Site), marking the locations of earlier boom-era mining settlements that had already faded by the time of this survey.

Local industry is documented through scattered landmarks such as the Moore Hill Mine and Francis Mine, alongside a series of kilns and prospects near China Gulch. The southern extent of the map features Savages Trading Post on Mariposa Creek, a notable site for regional genealogy and trade history. The terrain is defined by dramatic ridges like Mockingbird Ridge and high points like Smoky Mtn, while the network of unpaved tracks and a small Airstrip illustrate the area's rural character during the mid-20th century.