1947 Map of Groveland

About this map

Groveland stands as a focal point in this mountainous landscape within the Stanislaus National Forest, illustrating the transition from early mining and ranching to mid-century recreation. The map highlights the development of Pine Mountain Lake and its associated Pine Mountain Lake Airport and Golf Course, providing a clear record of 1970s land-use changes overlaid on a 1940s topographic foundation. Local history is deeply embedded in the terrain, from the legacy of the Bret Harte Cabin near Second Garrotte to industrial sites like the Red Jacket Mine and Kanaka Mine. The presence of the Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct and the Ponderosa Way firebreak demonstrates the vital role of water infrastructure and forestry management in the Sierra Nevada foothills during this era.