1951 Map of Dutch Flat
USGS Topo · Published 1951About this map
Dutch Flat and the surrounding hydraulic mining landscape of the Sierra Nevada foothills are captured in this 1951 record. The map details a complex network of water engineering necessary for the local economy, including the Boardman Canal, Lowell Hill Canal, and the Dutch Flat Canal. These systems supported both power generation at facilities like the Alta Powerhouse and industrial operations such as the Little York Diggings and Stewart Gravel Mine. The Southern Pacific Railroad winds through the difficult terrain, connecting small settlements like Towle, Baxter, and Midas while navigating deep cuts such as Blue Canyon. Steep vertical relief is evident along Moody Ridge and the North Fork American River, where landmarks like Lovers Leap and Giant Gap define the landscape. This era shows the community of Gold Run with its Gold Run Sch, alongside smaller family-named landmarks and camps like Bonny Nook and Hidden Gold Camp.
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