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1972 Map of Claraville

USGS Topo · Published 1986

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Piute Mountain dominates this rugged high-altitude landscape within the Sequoia National Forest, where a legacy of hard-rock mining is etched into the terrain. The map records a complex network of 19th and early 20th-century extraction sites, including the Gold Standard Mine and the provocatively named Burning Moscow Mine. While the settlement at Claraville and nearby Claraville Flat serve as primary points of human habitation, the area is defined by its vast meadows and springs that supported both prospectors and forest rangers. Land management is visible through features like the Landers Meadow Guard Station and Camp Nick Williams. The distribution of prospects and established mines like the Marino Mine and Gwynne Mine suggest a landscape once bustling with mineral exploration, now mostly accessed via the Harris Grade Road and various jeep trails.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1972
Date Published1986
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain