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1949 Map of Rough And Ready

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Rough And Ready
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Rough and Ready stands at the heart of this post-war landscape, situated amidst the complex network of water infrastructure that defined the California Gold Country. The legacy of hydraulic and hard-rock mining is visible through extensive waterworks like the China Ditch, Pet Hill Ditch, and Lower Ditch, which once channeled water to claims across the ridges. While several sites like the Black Bear Mine and Mistletoe Mine are noted as inactive by the late 1940s, they mark the historical industry of the Kentucky Ridge area.

The southwestern portion of the map transitions into the Beale Air Force Base, marked by a clear Military Reservation Boundary. The rural character of the region is preserved through isolated landmarks like Clear Creek Sch and small communities at Casey Corner and Indian Springs. These settlements are linked by historic routes such as Mc Courtney Road, winding through a terrain of prominent heights including Pilot Peak and Vandervere Mtn.