1962 Map of Copperopolis

About this map

Copperopolis serves as the focal point of this mid-century survey, surrounded by a landscape densely populated with named mines and prospects that define the region's industrial heritage. The density of mining claims, from the Empire Mine and Keystone Mine near the main settlement to the Napoleon Mine and Star & Excelsior Mine further south, illustrates the intensive extraction period in this part of Calaveras County. The map details the transition between these industrial sites and established local landmarks like the Shirley Cemetery near Shirley Mountain.