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1962 Map of Copperopolis

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Copperopolis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Copperopolis serves as the focal point for this survey of the Sierra Nevada foothills, a landscape defined by its rich mining heritage and sophisticated water management systems. The map documents numerous mining operations that shaped the local economy, including the Napoleon Mine, Skyrocket Mine, and the Shirley Queen Mine. Water infrastructure is equally prominent, featuring the massive Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct cutting across the southern terrain and the Stanislaus River feeding into Melones Reservoir and Tulloch Lake.

Historically significant landmarks like the O'Byrne Ferry Hist Mon and the Rancho Del Estanislao grant boundary provide a deep sense of place, while the Sierra Railroad and a network of canals, such as the South Main Canal, illustrate the region's transition from a mineral-driven frontier to an irrigated agricultural and utility corridor. Smaller settlements like Telegraph City and Knights Ferry anchor the rural landscape between the peaks of Bear Mountain and the distinct volcanic formations of Table Mountain.