1982 Map of Graniteville

About this map

Graniteville stands as a focal point in this high-elevation landscape of the Tahoe National Forest, situated near a complex network of gold-era mining claims and hydraulic works. The map illustrates a transition from active extraction to historical memory, marking several locations as sites, including the Gaston (Site), Marsh Mill (Site), and the Old Condon Mill (Site). Water management for mining and later uses is evident through the massive Bowman Lake and the engineered Clear Creek Tunnel, which diverted flows through the ridges. The terrain is defined by steep ridges like Celina Ridge and Gaston Ridge, separating deep canyons and high meadows. For local historians, the inclusion of the Cem near Graniteville and numerous family-named mines such as the Spotswood Mine, Birchville Mine, and Nixon Mine provides a detailed look at the 19th-century industrial footprint remaining in the late 20th century.