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Loading map...1948 Map of Murphys
USGS Topo · Published 1957About this map
Murphys and Sheep Ranch anchor this late 1940s landscape, revealing the infrastructure of a historic California mining and timber district. The map records a complex network of water management essential for both power and mining operations, featuring the Utica Ditch feeding into the Utica Powerhouse. Gold-era remnants are scattered throughout the hills, including the prominent Sheep Ranch Mine, Marjon Mine, and Oro Plata Mine, while the Bret Harte Sanatorium occupies a significant site north of Murphys.
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Map Details
Date Portrayed1948
Date Published1957
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27 inches
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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain