1951 Map of Goodyears Bar

About this map

Gold mining legacies and remote Sierra Nevada settlements define this mid-century portrait of northern California. The North Fork Yuba River carves a deep path through the landscape, flanked by the Tahoe National Forest and Plumas National Forest. At the confluence of Goodyears Creek stands Goodyears Bar, a focal point of activity near numerous extraction sites. The map documents an industrial transition, noting both active operations and former works such as the Magnolia Mine (Site), Bunker Hill Mine (Site), and McMahon Mine.