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Loading map...1948 Map of Nevada City
USGS Topo · Published 1976About this map
Gold mining operations and hydroelectric infrastructure define this 1940s landscape where Yuba River forks converge. The terrain is marked by numerous historic lode and placer claims, including the Mother Lode Mine, Indiana Mine, and the Champion Mine near the southern edge of the quadrangle. Significant water management for power and mining is evident at the Bullards Bar Reservoir and the Colgate Powerhouse, while the Nevada City Rancheria provides a critical record of Indigenous presence in the region.
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Map Details
Date Portrayed1948
Date Published1976
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 21.7 inches
Editions of this 1948 Nevada City Map
4 editions found
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Source Details
SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain