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1948 Map of Pine Grove

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Pine Grove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Jackson Indian Rancheria and the rugged drainage basins of the Mother Lode region define this late 1940s landscape. Established ranching and mining interests are scattered throughout the hills, including New York Ranch and the Fort Ann Mine. The terrain is deeply carved by a network of waterways such as Rancheria Creek, Sutter Creek, and Jackson Creek, which supported the early hydraulic and industrial needs of Amador County.

Social and institutional landmarks appear in small clearings, from the New York Ranch School to the California Youth Authority facility. The presence of the Amador Canal reflects the complex water management systems critical to this era. On the higher elevations, the Mt Zion State Forest and its Mt Zion Lookout overlook the winding Ponderosa Way, while the small settlements of Pine Grove, Volcano, and Clinton serve as the primary hubs of activity.