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1954 Map of Gold Hill, 1976 Print
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1954 Map of Gold Hill

USGS Topo · Published 1976

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Virginiatown and the surrounding Placer County foothills reveal a landscape deeply marked by California's mining history as it stood in the mid-20th century. The prominent expanse of Dredge Tailings south of town illustrates the scale of past industrial operations, while the Crosby Mine and numerous irrigation features like the Whisky Diggins Canal and Lone Star Canal speak to the complex management of water for both extraction and agriculture. Social infrastructure is well-defined by the Gold Hill Grange Hall and a network of rural schoolhouses, including the Fruitvale Sch and the then-abandoned Columbia Sch. To the southeast, the town of Newcastle serves as a hub for the Southern Pacific railroad, connecting these upland ravines—such as Doty Ravine and Dutch Ravine—to the broader region during this era of transitioning land use.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1976
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.5 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain