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USGS Topo · Published 1953About this map
The California Mother Lode's complex mining and hydraulic history is evident across this survey of the Columbia and Murphys area. At the map's center, the Stanislaus River and its forks carve through the terrain, supporting industrial infrastructure like the Stanislaus Powerhouse and Utica Powerhouse. The density of named mines and geological curiosities reflects a landscape heavily shaped by the Gold Rush, from the Golden River Mine and Sheep Ranch Mine to the subterranean wonders of Moaning Caves and Mercer Cave.
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Map Details
Date Portrayed1948
Date Published1953
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.7 inches
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6 editions found
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Source Details
SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain