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1945 Map of Millerton Lake

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Millerton Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About this map

Millerton Lake and the San Joaquin River anchor this mid-1940s survey of the California foothills, capturing the landscape just as the Friant Dam Gaging Sta and the new reservoir altered the hydrology of Madera and Fresno Counties. The map reveals a land of family ranching and early industry, featuring scattered holdings such as Lewis Ranch, Ladd Ranch, and the Bigelow Ranch. Mining remnants are still prominent, with the Carnation Mine, Quartz Mine, and Fresno Banner Mine dotting the drainages of Fine Gold Creek.

Educational and communal hubs serve the rural population at Green Sch, Spring Valley Sch, and the Picayune Rancheria. The rugged eastern terrain is defined by complex topography like Temperance Flat and the Kerckhoff Powerhouse, which harnesses the river's power. Researchers can find distinct local landmarks from Tick-tack-toe Hill to the cemeteries at Walker and Fine Gold, providing a detailed view of the region's mid-century settlement patterns.