1996 Map of Golden

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Golden and Sunny Valley anchor this mid-1990s landscape at the boundary of Douglas and Josephine counties, where the terrain is dominated by a history of hard-rock and placer mining. This survey highlights an extensive network of mining claims along the ridges and gulches, including the Greenback Mine, Morning Star Mine, and the Spotted Fawn Mine. The intricate drainage systems of Wolf Creek and Coyote Creek are joined by numerous smaller seasonal flows like China Gulch and Hole in the Ground Gulch, which were historically significant for local mineral extraction. A high-elevation Pipeline and the old Stage Road demonstrate the infrastructure required to support these remote camps and operations. From the peaks of St Paul Mountain to the depths of Black Canyon Creek, the map details a landscape shaped by the search for gold, punctuated by several Cem sites and legacy operations like the Gold Cup Placer.