2004 Map of Feliciana Mountain

About this map

Merced River canyons and the gold-bearing ridges of the Sierra National Forest dominate this landscape during the early 21st century. The map centers on the community of Midpines and the transit corridor along the Yosemite All-Year Highway, while also documenting the historical extraction economy that shaped the region. Mining operations are found throughout the steep terrain, including the King Solomon Mine, Feliciana Mine, and Buffalo Mine. Local educational history is preserved through labels for the Colorado Sch and the Historical Bear Creek Sch near Bear Creek. The presence of the Timber Lodge (Site) and scattered prospects near Colorado Canyon illustrates the evolution from early pioneer settlement to modern recreational and forest management use within Mariposa County.