1949 Map of Hornitos
USGS Topo · Published 1949About this map
Hard-rock mining operations dominate this 1940s landscape in Mariposa County, following the gold-bearing veins through Hunter Valley and the surrounding foothills. The settlement of Hornitos serves as the focal point, situated near extensive Tailings and the historic Quartzburg Sch. The map reveals a complex industrial history through dozens of named shafts and prospects, including the Mt Gaines Mine, Morning Star Mine, and the Orange Blossom Mine north of Cotton Creek.
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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.
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