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2012 Map of Claraville

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Claraville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Claraville and the high meadows of the Piute Mountains are the focal points of this 2012 survey, revealing a landscape defined by seasonal grazing grounds and early mining history. The geography is marked by numerous grassy openings such as Weldon Meadow, French Meadow, and Lomar Meadow, which have historically supported livestock in this elevated terrain. Water sources are critical in this environment, represented by named points like Waterhole Mine Spring and Harris Grade Spring, alongside the drainage of Kelso Cr.

A network of Forest Service routes, including Piute Mountain Rd and Jawbone Canyon Rd, provides access across the ridges to landmarks like Piute Lookout. The presence of Claraville Flat and Saint John Ridge highlights the diverse topography of the region, from flat alluvial basins to steep southern Sierran ridges. This map captures the area's transition into a modern recreational and managed forest landscape while preserving the nomenclature of its pioneer and mining past.