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1982 Map of Dinkey Creek

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Dinkey Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Sierra National Forest defines the high-country character of this 1982 survey, centering on the seasonal activity around Dinkey Creek. The area appears as a hub for summer recreation and forestry management, anchored by various organizational retreats including Camp Fresno, Camp Mary-Y-Mae, and Camp El-O-Win. A network of meadows—from Strawberry Meadow to Summit Meadow—suggests the high-altitude grazing and transit patterns of the era, while the Shaver Lookout Tower atop Bald Mountain provided a critical vantage for fire suppression.

Industrial history is preserved through the marking of the Bretz Mill (Site) and a Sawmill Burner near the creek, hinting at the timber economy that preceded or coexisted with the recreational camps. The landscape is deeply incised by drainages like Providence Creek and Exchequer Creek, with legacy markers such as a lonely Grave and a Prospect located near Bear Creek, providing specific targets for genealogical and historical research into the remote settlements of Fresno County.