1956 Map of Fales Hot Springs

About this map

Fales Hot Springs serves as a central landmark in this high-altitude landscape of the eastern Sierras, positioned near the junction of U.S. 395 and the road to Sonora Hardy Station. The map illustrates a region defined by seasonal ranching and mining, with sites like Little Walker Cowcamp, Sarlo Ranch, and the Wheeler Guard Station scattered across the flats and valleys. The presence of the Kentucky Mine, Deep Creek Mine, and Tiger Mines near Mt Patterson reflects the era's ongoing mineral interest, while the high-mountain settlement of Belfort stands as a testament to the area's remote habitation.