Loading map...

1962 Map of La Grange

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of La Grange
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Tuolumne River drainage patterns define this landscape as it appeared in the early 1960s, dominated by the massive industrial and hydraulic footprints of the Don Pedro Reservoir and La Grange Reservoir. The town of La Grange sits at a critical bend in the river, showing a mix of civic life and industrial utility, including the Rodeo Grounds and nearby Dredge Tailings that speak to the region's mining heritage.

Evidence of the area's gold-rush legacy is scattered across the hillsides in the form of the Mitchell Mine, Oak Hill Mine, and Forty-nine Mine. The infrastructure of the era is remarkably detailed, from the Corner Sch and Don Pedro Camp to the intricate network of water management features like the Don Pedro Dam, La Grange Dam, and various gaging stations. The terrain is further marked by family and descriptive landmarks such as Ben Brow Hill, McNulty Ridge, and Butcher Knife Pocket.