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1943 Map of New Idria
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1943 Map of New Idria

USGS Topo · Published 1943

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Mining operations dominate the landscape of the Diablo Range during the early 1940s, centered around the significant mercury production site at New Idria Idria PO. This survey, conducted just as the demand for quicksilver surged during the war years, reveals an intensive network of claims including the Spanish Mine, Aurora Mine, and Gem Mine. The terrain is characterized by high peaks such as San Benito Mtn and Santa Rita Pk, which overlook the headwaters of the San Benito River and the rugged Joaquin Rocks on the eastern flank. Isolated agricultural outposts like the John Ashurst Ranch and Jones Ranch provide a sparse human footprint in a region defined by its geological wealth. The intricate contours trace the deep incisions of Larious Canyon and Arroyo Cantua, illustrating a landscape where industrial extraction and cattle ranching coexisted along the remote county lines of San Benito and Fresno.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1943
Date Published1943
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 19.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain