1962 Map of Jenny Lind

About this map

The Calaveras River winds through this landscape, marking the transition from the rolling terrain near Jenny Lind to the prominent heights of Gopher Ridge. This era captures a shifting water economy, evidenced by the presence of both the Old McCormick Reservoir and the extensive blue hatching of the New Hogan Reservoir, which identifies areas destined for submergence at higher elevations. To the south, the settlement of Milton sits near the Stanislaus County line, connected to the surrounding hills by an Old Railroad Grade that speaks to the region's earlier industrial peak. Mining remains a visible part of the geography, with the Plymouth Rock Mine and McCarty Mine located among the deep gulches and ridges. Family histories are rooted in properties like Tower Ranch and Gann Ranch, while the expansive Salt Spring Valley Reservoir dominates the southeastern quadrant.