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1942 Map of Dunlap

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Dunlap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The foothills of the Sierra Nevada transition from the cattle-ranching floor of Squaw Valley to the heavily forested ridges of the Central California backcountry in this 1940s survey. The map details a scattered network of rural ranching outposts and small mountain settlements like Dunlap and Badger, connected by winding roads that predate modern highway alignments. Family-named holdings such as Baker Ranch, Dixie Ranch, and Roble Lomas Ranch anchor the landscape, suggesting a localized economy tied to timber and grazing.

Educational and administrative centers are clearly marked, including the Drum Valley School and the Badger Fire Station. The terrain is characterized by numerous seasonal creeks like Rattlesnake Creek and Mill Creek that cut through prominent features like McKenzie Ridge and Washapie Mountain. This survey captures the region before extensive modern development, preserving the location of early mountain post offices and small crossroads communities.