1965 Map of North Fork
USGS Topo · Published 1981About this map
North Fork serves as a central hub in this high-country landscape, where the infrastructure of the Sierra National Forest meets early industrial and ranching outposts. The map documents a complex water management system featuring the Aqueduct and flumes that feed into Kerckhoff Lake at the Kerckhoff Dam. Family history is deeply etched into the land at sites like Walker Ranch and the Walker Cem, while the Fresno Banner Mine and various unnamed Prospects suggest the area's mineral interests. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes from the Joaquin River canyon up to landmarks such as Smiley Mtn and Malum Ridge. These features illustrate the mid-century evolution of Madera County, balancing timber and hydroelectric development with older homesteads and cemeteries.
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Editions of this 1965 North Fork Map
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Historical Maps of Fine Gold Through Time
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