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1953 Map of Granite Chief, 1959 Print
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1953 Map of Granite Chief

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Tahoe National Forest landscape in the mid-1950s is defined by the deep canyons of the North Fork and Middle Fork American River, where early mining operations like the Trinidad Mine, Walker Mine, and Placer Queen Mine dot the steep terrain. This area, spanning the border of Placer and El Dorado Counties, reflects a transition from industrial resource extraction to backcountry recreation. The presence of numerous designated camps such as Handy Camp, Talbot Campground, and Poppy Campground suggests an early organized forest management approach to tourism near high-altitude landmarks like Granite Chief and Squaw Peak.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1959
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions16.7 x 20.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain