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1947 Map of Kinsley, 1967 Print
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1947 Map of Kinsley

USGS Topo · Published 1967

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McCauley Ranch (Old Stage Station) and the Garibaldi Mine (Abandoned) anchor a landscape defined by its rugged transition from gold-era mining to federal forest management. In the late 1940s, this area was bisected by the Stanislaus National Forest and Sierra National Forest, with the Merced River cutting through the southern canyon. The terrain is marked by steep ridges like Soapstone Ridge and Feliciana Ridge, which once dictated the movement of livestock and miners between high flats and deep gulches. Transportation history is visible through the winding Yosemite All-Year Highway and Ponderosa Way, while isolated settlements like Jenkins Ranch and the Kinsley Guard Station suggest the logistical challenges of the Sierra foothills. Small industrial footprints, including a Quarry and Cement Plant, stand near the river, signaling the continued utility of the land long after the initial gold rush.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1947
Date Published1967
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain