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1950 Map of Rough And Ready
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1950 Map of Rough And Ready

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

Rough and Ready serves as a historic focal point in this Gold Country landscape, situated among the hydraulic mining legacy of western Nevada County. The terrain is defined by a complex network of water infrastructure, including the Excelsior Ditch and China Hill flumes, which once channeled water to gold operations. While Penn Valley occupies the central flats, the surrounding ridges and peaks like Pilot Peak and Vandervere Mtn rise above a landscape scattered with inactive mineral claims. This era shows the post-war footprint of the Camp Beale Military Reservation occupying the southwestern portion of the map, while civilian life continues at local hubs like Casey Corner and the Clear Creek Sch. The map preserves the specific locations of several legacy mines, such as the Kentucky Ridge Mine and the Niagara Mine, alongside family-named geography like Anthony House and Slacks.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1950
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain