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1949 Map of Murphys

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Murphys
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

Gold-country mining and hydraulic infrastructure dominate this post-war survey of Calaveras County. The settlement of Murphys serves as a southern hub, situated near the Bret Harte Sanatorium and the geological landmark Mercer Cave. The map traces an intricate network of water management essential to the region's industry, including the Utica Ditch, a Penstock, and the Utica Powerhouse along Angels Creek.

Hard-rock mining activity is evident across the terrain, with prominent operations such as the Sheep Ranch Mine near the town of Sheep Ranch, and the Marjon Mine and Right Bower Mine tucked into the gulches. High-country access is defined by the Ebbetts Pass Road, while the eastern edge transition into the Stanislaus National Forest is marked by lookouts like Darby Knob and the rugged basalt formation of Table Mountain.