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1962 Map of Jenny Lind

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Jenny Lind
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The Calaveras River and the undulating terrain of Gopher Ridge define this landscape in the early 1960s, a period marked by significant water management developments. The northern boundary is dominated by the New Hogan Reservoir and its spillway, while the southern reaches feature the Salt Spring Valley Reservoir, illustrating the transformation of the foothills to support regional irrigation. Settlement patterns center on the historic community of Jenny Lind and the town of Milton, connected by remnants of transport infrastructure like the Old Grade.

Hard-rock mining and ranching legacies are deeply etched into the topography. The presence of the Plymouth Rock Mine, McCarty Mine, and extensive Tailings deposits along the riverbanks reflect the area's gold-country heritage. Local land ownership is anchored by family-named landmarks such as Garin Ranch and Tower Ranch, while a small Cem near Jenny Lind provides a point of interest for genealogists tracing early Calaveras County residents.