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1953 Map of Granite Chief, 1968 Print
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1953 Map of Granite Chief

USGS Topo · Published 1968

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Royal Gorge and the upper reaches of the North Fork American River define this high-altitude landscape within the Tahoe National Forest. The map documents a rugged interior of the Sierra Nevada where mining history and seasonal grazing culture left a distinct footprint. Numerous small-scale operations like the Trinidad Mine, Walker Mine, and Sailor Canyon Mine are shown tucked into deep canyons, while family-named camps such as Lawyer Cow Camp and Dobbins Cow Camp indicate the era's pastoral land use. High ridgelines are marked by historical commemorative points, including the Watson Monument Emigrant Pass Marker and the Johnson Monument. The terrain is characterized by massive elevation changes, from the depths of Hell Hole to the heights of Snow Mountain and McKinstry Peak. This survey captures the transition of the region from a working mining and grazing landscape toward one of forest management and early recreation at Wentworth Springs Campground.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1968
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions17.09 x 21.11 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain