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1966 Map of Miramonte

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Miramonte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Miramonte and the surrounding high-altitude communities of the Sequoia National Forest are documented here during the mid-1960s, showing a landscape defined by forestry, conservation, and small mountain settlements. The map captures a transition from early industrial logging to active forest management, noting the Millwood (Site) alongside modern infrastructure like the McKenzie Heliport and the Miramonte Conservation Camp. Educational and spiritual life for these mountain residents is anchored by local landmarks including the Miramonte Sch, Sierra Sch, and Hilltop Chapel.

A network of specialized routes like Orchard Drive, Milk Ranch Trail, and numerous jeep trails suggests a rural economy tied to ranching and timber. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the community of Badger and the Stilwell Ranch sit near the Fresno Co Tulare Co line, where the terrain drops toward Drum Valley. This survey is particularly useful for identifying family-named landmarks such as Neffs Camp and Stony Flat that reflect decades of settlement in the Sierra foothills.