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1953 Map of Granite Chief, 1962 Print
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1953 Map of Granite Chief

USGS Topo · Published 1962

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Granite Chief and the high Sierra Nevada crest dominate this mid-century survey, which reveals a landscape defined by seasonal resource extraction and early mountain recreation. Deep river canyons, including the Royal Gorge of the North Fork American River, are dotted with remote mining operations like the Trinidad Mine, Walker Mine, and Ray Mine. The map shows a transition from active industry to protected wilderness within the Tahoe National Forest and Eldorado National Forest, where a primitive network of pack trails and jeep tracks connects isolated outposts such as Miranda Cabin and SP Cabin.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1962
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain