1947 Map of Coulterville

About this map

Coulterville and the surrounding Sierra Nevada foothills are captured in this mid-century topographic record, reflecting a landscape defined by its mining heritage and rugged water systems. The map illustrates the legacy of gold mining in the region with the Mary Harrison Mine, the Gold Coin Mine, and the Virginia Mine (Abandoned) scattered across the steep gulches. A notable update to the 1947 field check is the purple-shaded depiction of Lake McClure, showing its 1973 water level as it reached into Horseshoe Bend. Small settlements and landmarks such as Dogtown and Greeley Hill highlight the distributed population centers, while the Greeley Sch and local Cem serve as essential reference points for genealogists. The terrain is deeply dissected by drainages like Maxwell Creek and Buckhorn Creek, which flow through the eastern reaches of the Stanislaus National Forest.