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1963 Map of Mt. Hamilton
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1963 Map of Mt. Hamilton

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Mt Hamilton serves as the focal point of this 1940s-era terrain study, dominated by the notable Lick Observatory and its surrounding peaks. The landscape is a network of ridges and canyons, where Packard Ridge and Valpe Ridge divide complex drainage systems like Arroyo Hondo and Isabel Creek. The settlement pattern is defined by isolated family holdings and ranches, such as Patton Ranch and Fisher Homestead, suggesting a specialized livestock or mountain agriculture economy during the mid-century. Institutional presence is visible through the Smith Creek Ranger Sta and the Halls Valley Sch, which served the scattered residents of Halls Valley. A prominent Jeep Trail traverses the Burnt Hills, providing a look at the early motorized access routes into the high country of the Alameda and Santa Clara borderlands.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1963
Date Published1963
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 21.8 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain