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1943 Map of Emerald Mtn

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Emerald Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Sequoia National Forest dominates the high country of this 1943 survey, where a network of mountain meadows and resource extraction points defines the landscape. The interior reaches of the Piute Mountains are marked by sites like Claraville and the Horn Bros Sawmill, alongside numerous livestock operations such as Schneider Piute Ranch and the 7 T Ranch. These labels indicate a mid-century economy still deeply rooted in timber, cattle, and high-altitude grazing.

Mining activity is prominent across the south and west, featuring the Joe Walker Mine near Walker Basin and the Zenda Mine south of Loraine. For family historians, the map preserves specific local landmarks including the Twin Oaks School and the Casa de los Cerritos. The terrain is characterized by named ridges and peaks like Stevenson Peak and Red Mountain, providing a clear record of the watershed and ranch boundaries during the early war years.