1948 Map of Murphys
USGS Topo · Published 1970About this map
Gold mining operations and healthcare institutions define this Sierra Nevada foothills landscape shortly after World War II. The settlement of Murphys serves as a local hub, featuring the Bret Harte Sanatorium and the nearby natural wonder of Mercer Cave. The industrial legacy of the Mother Lode is evident in the cluster of workings such as the Sheep Ranch Mine near Sheep Ranch, along with the Right Bower Mine, Marjon Mine, and Oro Plata Mine. These operations were supported by an intricate water system including the Utica Ditch and the Utica Powerhouse on Angels Creek.
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