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2021 Map of Loraine

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Loraine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Loraine and the smaller cluster at Millersville represent the primary points of settlement within this mountain landscape, positioned along the winding course of Caliente Creek. The geography is defined by deep incisions and sharp elevations, where names like Antimony Peak and Black Bill Peak signal a history of mining and localized prospecting in the southern Sierra Nevada. The transport network follows the natural contours of the land, with Caliente Creek Rd serving as the main artery connecting the canyon floor to the surrounding heights.

Water sources are vital markers in this arid environment, evidenced by named points such as Seneca Spring and Beartrap Spring. Further east, Twin Oaks and the Piute Mountains dominate the high ground, while the southern reaches feature the curious landmark of Nellies Nipple. This survey documents a region where human presence remains concentrated in the narrow valleys, leaving the surrounding ridges like Antimony Ridge largely untouched by modern development.