1947 Map of Horsecamp Mountain

About this map

Bailey Flats serves as a primary point of reference in this mid-century Sierra Nevada foothills landscape, situated where the Middle Fork and East Fork Chowchilla Rivers converge. The terrain is characterized by steep ridges and deep gulches, including the notable Grub Gulch and Leland Gulch. Local education is anchored at the Bailey Flat Sch, while the southern reaches show early transportation routes leading toward Summit House. This area, straddling the Mariposa and Madera County line, was mapped during a period of transition, following 1945 aerial photography. The intricate network of waterways like Ahwahnee Creek and Spangle Gold Creek highlights the drainage patterns feeding into the Fresno River, revealing a remote ranching and mining-influenced geography defined by peaks such as Horsecamp Mountain and the Twin Sisters Mountain.