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2012 Map of Millerton Lake East

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Millerton Lake East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The San Joaquin River carves through the central Sierra Nevada foothills, creating a dramatic landscape where water and power generation define the local geography. At the heart of this region, the Kerckhoff Powerhouse stands along the river's winding course, downstream from Squaw Leap and upstream from the expansive Millerton Lake. The topography is marked by significant elevations like Table Mountain and Rock Mountain, with the river basin dropping into Temperance Flat.

Settlement patterns in the early 21st century center on small communities and ranching outposts. Prather and Marshall Junction serve as local hubs, while Auberry Valley provides a level floor for residential life and agricultural pursuits. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Auberry Cem near the junction, while aviation enthusiasts will find the Topham Ranch-Auberry Airport situated on the high ground of the eastern ridges. The map meticulously details the network of rural lanes, including Wellbarn Rd and Auberry Rd, which connect these dispersed settlements across the creek-fed valleys.