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1947 Map of Kinsley

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Kinsley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

McCauley Ranch (Old Stage Station) sits at the northern edge of this Mariposa County landscape, marking a legacy of travel and transport in the western Sierra Nevada. Based on 1947 fieldwork, the topography captures the transition from the Stanislaus National Forest down toward the deep canyon of the Merced River. The river corridor is a focal point of activity and geology, featuring a Geological Exhibit and the Ferguson Dump near the water's edge.

Industry and local operations are evident through the Garibaldi Mine (Abandoned) and a Quarry near Miller Gulch. The steep, fluted terrain is defined by prominent landforms like Montgomery Ridge and Soapstone Ridge, while scattered outposts like Jenkins Ranch and the Kinsley Guard Station suggest a landscape managed for both timber and grazing. Small water sources such as Bonell Springs and Halls Springs dot the gulches, serving as vital landmarks in this drainage network.