1949 Map of Mokelumne Hill

About this map

The Mokelumne River carves a deep boundary between Amador and Calaveras counties, anchoring a landscape shaped by early California industry and settlement. Mokelumne Hill serves as the primary hub, surrounded by smaller communities and family holdings like McSorley Ranch and Lombardi Ranch. Evidence of the Gold Country's past is visible in the (Butte City) Ruins and mining operations such as the Le Roi Mine and Blue Jay Mine. The infrastructure of the late 1940s is well-defined, showing the Amador Canal leading to Lake Tabeaud and the Powerhouse at Electra. This network of canals, siphons, and flumes, alongside the Pardee Res in the west, illustrates the critical role of water management in the region's development. Rural education is marked by the Milligan Sch, while the Ponderosa Way winds through the hills, providing a glimpse into the mid-century transportation and fire-access routes of the Mother Lode.