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1972 Map of Claraville

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Claraville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Piute Mountain dominates this portion of the Sequoia National Forest, where a high-altitude mining landscape defines the local geography. The settlement of Claraville and nearby Claraville Flat serve as central points in a region deeply marked by early 1970s mineral exploration. Numerous claims are scattered across the terrain, including the Gold Standard Mine and Burning Moscow Mine in the north, and the Gwynne Mine, Locarno Mine, and Simon Mine to the south.

Land management and seasonal activity are evidenced by the Landers Meadow Guard Station and Nick Williams Camp, while the network of primitive roads like Piute Road and Harris Grade Road provides access through the various canyons. High meadows such as Lomar Meadow, Mace Meadow, and Grouse Meadow break the timberline, offering a glimpse into the diverse land use of this mountain territory during a period of active resource extraction.