1979 Map of Dorrington

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Calaveras Big Trees State Park and the surrounding Sierra Nevada foothills define this late-1970s landscape. The map centers on the high-elevation settlements of Dorrington and Camp Connell, situated along the winding route of the Arnold Byway. In the southern portion, the community of Arnold shows established residential streets like Dunbar Road and Golf Course Dr, while White Pines Lake and the Hazel Fischer Sch mark the local center of activity. The transition from industrial or recreational use is evident in the presence of the Heckendorm Mine to the northwest and the Menzies Girl Scout Camp near the South Fork Mokelumne River. The topography is dominated by dramatic ridges like the Summit Level and the deep drainage of the Mokelumne River, illustrating the interface between the Stanislaus National Forest and local timber or residential developments.