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2015 Map of Copperopolis

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Copperopolis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Copperopolis serves as the primary hub in this Sierra Nevada foothills region, surrounded by a complex landscape of ridges and gulches that speak to its mineral-rich history. The town is situated near the Copperopolis Reservoir and is marked by the Copperopolis Cemetery on its western edge. Further west, the settlement of Telegraph City sits along the road to Gopher Ridge, where the terrain transitions into a series of deep drainages including Texas Gulch and Buckham Gulch.

Water systems play a vital role in this arid landscape, featuring many named springs such as Hicks Spring and Churchs Spring, alongside the managed waters of the Thalheim Lateral. The map documents a rugged topography defined by landmarks like Copperopolis Mtn, Shirley Mtn, and Flowers Mtn, while the southern border tracks the boundary between Calaveras Co and Stanislaus Co. This survey illustrates the modern road network, like Stagecoach Rd and Obyrnes Ferry Rd, over traditional mining and ranching geography.