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1950 Map of Riverton

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Riverton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The South Fork American River carves through this mid-century Sierra Nevada landscape, anchoring a mountain corridor defined by the timber and recreational history of the Eldorado National Forest. The settlement of Riverton and the landmark White Hall serve as focal points along the river, while the higher elevations are dominated by the massive Union Valley Reservoir to the north.

Tracing the ridges and canyons reveals a landscape transition from the 1950s base survey to 1973 revisions, noting family-named sites like Mcconnel Place and Short Place. Strategic vantage points such as the Big Hill Lookout atop Big Hill overlook a network of campgrounds, including Maple Grove Camp Ground and Alder Creek Camp Ground, and the site of the Big Bend School. The map records both industrial and infrastructure footprints, from Gravel Pits and a Sawmill to the expansive Peavine Ridge and Telephone Ridge.