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1947 Map of Coulterville

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Coulterville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Coulterville and the rugged canyon of the Merced River anchor this mid-century survey of the California gold country. The map captures a transition period for the local landscape, recording the shoreline of Lake McClure and the presence of the Split Rock Ferry (Site) before further modernization altered the river's path. The region's industrial legacy is remarkably visible through an extensive network of hard-rock mines, including the Mary Harrison Mine, Bondurant Mine, and the Yellowstone Mine.

To the south, the settlements of Bear Valley, Hornitos, and Mount Bullion are surrounded by landmarks of early commerce and social life, such as Quartzburg Sch and the Mt Ophir (Site). The terrain is defined by the Stanislaus National Forest to the north and prominent heights like Fremont Pk and Telegraph Hill. This documentation provides a clear view of the winding Ponderosa Way and the many gulches and springs that once supported independent prospectors and established mining operations alike.