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1955 Map of Emigrant Gap

USGS Topo · Published 1974

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The Southern Pacific railroad corridor and the high Sierra Nevada watershed define this mid-1950s landscape across the border of Nevada, Sierra, and Placer counties. Settlement patterns are largely driven by hydraulic and hard-rock mining legacy, evidenced by sites like Baltimore Town (Site), Graniteville, and Omega. The map shows a complex water management system of flumes, siphons, and tunnels connecting major reservoirs such as Bowman Lake and Lake Spaulding. High-altitude recreation and utility infrastructure are well-established, featuring the Marin-Sierra Boy Scout Camp, the Blue Canyon weather station, and an Emergency Landing Field. This era predates much of the modern interstate development, focusing instead on the established rail stops at Cisco and the rugged access provided by a network of jeep trails and gaging stations necessary for monitoring the South Yuba River and Middle Yuba River.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1974
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17.3 x 21.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain